Rising gun violence points up bishops’ call for commonsense gun laws

Earlier this month, when the Bishop of El Paso, Texas, prayed for the dead on the first anniversary of the mass shooting at a Walmart in his city, he made that solemn tribute in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kept much of the US public in social-distancing mode. The level of gun... Read More

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July 6, 2020

Concert honouring St John Paul II centenary available online

A concert honouring the centennial of St John Paul II’s birth is now available online. The concert, featuring some of the United States and Poland’s top classical music artists, was held on 21st June. St John Paul’s birth was on 28th May. The concert features introductory remarks from Polish Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki of Poznan, president... Read More

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July 2, 2020

Respect and understanding can defeat racism and bigotry, US archbishop says

While America grapples with racism and bigotry and other social ills, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said people must reach out to one another, learn about others different from themselves and rediscover that all religions teach that hatred is wrong. “Ignorance of the other is the soil in which hatred and bigotry grow,” he said.... Read More

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January 17, 2020

Bishops visiting Holy Land urge governments to uphold international law

Bishops from Europe and North America visiting for the annual Holy Land Co-ordination said countries must reject political or economic support for settlements but address security concerns of Israel and the right of all to live in safety. ‘Our governments must do more to meet their responsibilities for upholding international law and protecting human dignity.... Read More

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January 9, 2020

CNN settles lawsuit with Covington Catholic student from viral video

CNN has reached an undisclosed settlement with Nick Sandmann, a Kentucky Catholic high school student who sued the cable news outlet for defamation over its coverage of an incident that occurred after last year’s March for Life. Sandmann, a junior last year who was at the centre of the viral video controversy, sought $275 million... Read More

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August 31, 2019

Young are ‘silent victims’ of the UK’s growing gambling problem

The Government must take action to tackle the “silent epidemic” of problem gambling among young people, a Christian advocacy group has urged. The call comes after a new report warned that betting firms are flouting advertising regulations by encouraging children to engage with gambling adverts for esports tournaments. “Betting companies are getting around advertising rules... Read More

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January 25, 2019

Bring hope, peace to Central America, pope tells government leaders

Panama’s geographical position as a bridge between land and ocean is symbolic of its ability to broker peace and hope in an area marked by violence and conflict, Pope Francis said. In his first official speech in the Central American country on 24th January, the pope said Panama’s privileged location makes it “a strategic enclave... Read More

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