Irish FA condemn anti-Catholic chant, warn perpetrators they could be banned

Northern Ireland football fans that were recorded on video singing an anti-Catholic song will be banned from attending future fixtures, the sport’s governing body has said. The Irish Football Association (IFA) condemned the 20-second video, which was circulated on social media and shows people – some wearing Northern Ireland football jerseys – singing “we hate... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

March 14, 2019

Catholic officials want apology for ‘disgraceful’ Saturday Night Live skit

The initial groans from the audience during a Saturday Night Live skit when comedian Pete Davidson likened people who “support the Catholic Church” to R. Kelly fans were just a taste of the reaction this skit would receive from some Catholic officials. In the NBC show’s ‘Weekend Update’ segment on 9th March, Davidson’s link of... Read More

Catholic Times, News – World

May 2, 2018

Canadian House passes motion calling on Pope Francis to issue apology

In a rare show of unanimity, the House of Commons overwhelmingly supported a motion to call on Pope Francis to apologise on Canadian soil for abuses that occurred at Church-run residential schools. What happens next, however, remains unclear. The motion is not binding. The motion received all-party support in a 1st May vote, 269-10. Canadian... Read More

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April 12, 2018

Pope apologises for ‘serious mistakes’ in judging Chilean abuse cases

In a letter to the bishops of Chile, Pope Francis apologised for underestimating the seriousness of the sexual abuse crisis in the country following a recent investigation into allegations concerning Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno. The pope said he made ‘serious mistakes in the assessment and perception of the situation, especially due to a lack... Read More

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May 30, 2017

Pope, Trudeau talk about reconciliation with Canada’s indigenous people

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he asked Pope Francis to help Canadians “move forward on a real reconciliation” with the country’s indigenous people “by issuing an apology” on behalf of the Catholic Church for its role in harming their communities. The prime minister spoke to a handful of reporters in Rome’s Villa Borghese Park... Read More

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