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News – UK and Ireland
October 21, 2020

Welsh Government risks ‘losing the trust of the Catholic community’

The Catholic Education Service has made it clear to the Welsh Government that they risk ‘losing the trust of the Catholic community’ in Wales if they continue with their planned changes to Religious Education in Catholic schools. Angela Keller, CES Wales Adviser, made these comments while giving evidence to the Senedd’s Children, Young People and... Read More
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October 20, 2020

Catholic MP challenged on his disregard of pope’s plea for urgent action on climate

On the morning of Saturday 17th October, North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg was met by Christian and local resident, Rich Prior who is a member Christian Climate Action, the name for the Christians of Extinction Rebellion. Mr Prior was supported by Keynsham Extinction Rebellion.  The group carried a coffin enclosing a model of the... Read More
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October 20, 2020

Pray the rosary for faith, peace and an end to the pandemic

October is the month of the Rosary and this year, more than ever, Catholics are being encouraged to pray for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring a strengthening of faith to our lands in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Several Catholic churches and cathedrals across England and Wales are taking... Read More
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October 19, 2020

Cardinal prays for peace in Nagorno Karabakh

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has echoed Pope Francis’ call for peace in Nagorno Karabakh and offered his prayers for all those affected by the conflict. In a letter to Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland, Cardinal Nichols said: “The tragedy and futility of the continued stalemate that has persisted... Read More
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October 17, 2020

Caritas Westminster launch an online event series for young adults, focused on social justice

Since the summer, a group of young adults, aged between 18-30, have been exploring various topics of social justice as part of the virtual Young Caritas Westminster Forum. Caritas Westminster launched this forum in partnership with the Young Christian Workers in August.   The forum sessions (held via Zoom) are led by Marc Besford, National President of the... Read More
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October 16, 2020

Birmingham: Construction firms help build solution for city’s rough sleepers

A group of West Midlands-based building and construction firms have been the first to commit to a new scheme that will help support the city’s homeless off the streets. The initiative will provide pathways out of rough sleeping for individuals, through a strength-based mentoring programme to secure employment and permanent accommodation. Six firms have signed... Read More
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October 15, 2020

Irish bishop launches ‘MyFaith.ie’ for children preparing for Sacraments

On 13th October, Bishop Dermot Farrell launched a new interactive website to help prepare children for the celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation. The parish-based programme now available at myfaith.ie. Underlining the need for effective preparation Bishop Farrell noted that “much has changed in our parishes and Church life and yet much... Read More
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October 14, 2020

Sham consultations lead to buffer zone

Pro-life groups have condemned Manchester City Council’s decision to approve a buffer zone around a Marie Stopes clinic in the Fallowfield district of the city, saying it means women will be unable to receive “loving support and care” when they need it most. The public space protection order (PSPO) came into effect on Friday 9th... Read More
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October 13, 2020

Bishops: Safe and legal routes ‘only way’ to prevent dangerous crossings

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have urged the Government to acknowledge that providing migrants with safe and legal routes to the UK is the ‘only way of preventing dangerous crossings or exploitation by traffickers’. The bishops also urge authorities to recognise refugees as human beings and ensure that policies uphold their intrinsic dignity.... Read More
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October 13, 2020

Bishop calls on all to take up Fratelli Tutti’s call on combatting racism

The lead Catholic Bishop for Migrants and Refugees has called on people in the UK to take up Pope Francis’ call in Fratelli Tutti to oppose racism in all its manifestations. Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales at the start of Hate Crime Awareness week, which runs from 10th to 17th October, Bishop Paul McAleenan... Read More
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