Roll up, roll up, the bishop is visiting the circus…

At the beginning of August, the Bishop of Portsmouth was invited by Martin Burton, the founder and director of the Newbury-based Zippo’s Circus, to bless the Big Top for the new season at Southsea. Bishop Philip Egan was delighted to take up the offer, telling the gathered circus troupe that he “wasn’t sure where you’d... Read More

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June 11, 2020

Bishop urges people of Guernsey to ‘resist and face down’ the ‘sinister’ proposals for extreme abortion legislation

The Bishop of Portsmouth has urged all people of good will in Guernsey to mobilise, to “resist and face down” the “detestable” proposals to liberalise existing abortion laws. “Two years ago, there was a misguided campaign to legalise assisted suicide. Now, under the bogus word ‘modernisation’, an attempt is being made to further liberalise abortion,... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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December 16, 2019

Bishop urges vigilance on issues following General Election

The Bishop of Portsmouth said he is relieved by the election defeat of political parties committed to liberalising Britain’s abortion laws, but he is “not particularly enthused” by the Conservative Party agenda. In last week’s General Election, the Conservatives gained 47 seats, the largest increase for his party since Margaret Thatcher won a third term... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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February 13, 2019

Pope Francis approves canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman

Pope Francis has signed a decree recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonisation. The Vatican announced today (Wednesday) that Pope Francis had signed the decree the day before. In the sainthood cause of Blessed Newman, Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth had... Read More

Catholic Times, News – Vatican

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August 24, 2018

Bishop of Portsmouth calls for global synod on priests in response to abuse scandals

A global synod on priests could help the Church to end the “terrible” scandals of clerical child abuse, the Bishop of Portsmouth told Pope Francis. He was among bishops from around the world who called for action after Pope Francis published his 20th August letter to Catholics about the clerical sexual abuse crisis. In an... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – Vatican

July 4, 2018

Bishop cautions Catholics on care in state-funded hospitals

The bishop of Portsmouth has warned Catholics to be alert to the possible deliberate killings of seriously ill patients in state-funded hospitals. Bishop Philip Egan issued a pastoral message to clergy and laity after the publication of a report, which concluded that 650 people died in a hospital within his diocese after they were given... Read More

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March 26, 2018

Bishop of Portsmouth urges Guernsey Catholics to reject assisted suicide

The Bishop of Portsmouth is urging people living on an island in the English Channel to resist an attempt to allow assisted suicide. Bishop Philip Egan criticised proposals to decriminalise assisted suicide on the island of Guernsey, part of his diocese. In a letter read out in Guernsey parishes last weekend, Bishop Egan said he... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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September 13, 2017

Let’s fight to put faith back in the heart of policy making

By Leon Spence You will recall that I have mentioned to you before the challenges of writing a regular column; that difficult task of prophesying what news will still be current in the intervening time between writing and publication, and the jeopardy of making an absolute fool of yourself in doing so. You will have... Read More

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June 29, 2016

Bishops condemn rise in xenophobic attacks after Brexit vote

Catholic bishops have condemned a sharp rise in xenophobic and racist attacks following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said the “upsurge of racism, of hatred toward others is something we must not tolerate.” “We have to say this is simply not acceptable in a humane society, and it... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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Roll up, roll up, the bishop is visiting the circus…

Bishop urges people of Guernsey to ‘resist and face down’ the ‘sinister’ proposals for extreme abortion legislation

Bishop urges vigilance on issues following General Election

Pope Francis approves canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman

Bishop of Portsmouth calls for global synod on priests in response to abuse scandals

Bishop cautions Catholics on care in state-funded hospitals

Bishop of Portsmouth urges Guernsey Catholics to reject assisted suicide

Let’s fight to put faith back in the heart of policy making

Bishops condemn rise in xenophobic attacks after Brexit vote

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