Disappearance of Chinese bishop is subject of congressional hearing

The disappearance – and rumours of the possible death – of a Chinese Catholic bishop was the subject of a recent hearing by Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. The prelate in question, Bishop James Su Zhimin of Baoding, was arrested in 1997. “We are saddened by the recent reports that Bishop Su may have... Read More

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July 31, 2020

Bishops clarify the Catholic position on vaccination

The Catholic bishops responsible for Healthcare and Life issues have released a paper providing clarity and assurances on the moral issues surrounding vaccination and to encourage Catholics to commit to protecting the most vulnerable in society. Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare, and Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, stress the Catholic... Read More

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July 22, 2020

Mozambican bishop seeks help for displaced following attacks

A Catholic bishop in Mozambique appealed for humanitarian assistance to feed hundreds of thousands of displaced people, following late-June attacks in the country’s northern province of Cabo Delgado. He told Catholic News Service that people were receiving help from the World Food Program and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, but he estimated that more... Read More

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July 2, 2020

Bishop warns of ‘abortion on demand’ in a proposed amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill

The lead Catholic Bishop for Life Issues has warned that a proposed amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, if tabled, would repeal sections 58 and 59 of the 1981 Offences Against the Persons Act and “result in the introduction of abortion on demand”. Bishop John Sherrington said it would allow abortion on demand “for any... Read More

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July 1, 2020

‘Apply for settled status as soon as possible!’ bishop urges European citizens in UK

Exactly a year before the government’s deadline for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK to apply for settled status, a bishop who has gone through the process is urging people not to delay in making their application. Bishop William Kenney, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham and himself a Swedish national, says those who... Read More

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June 29, 2020

Asylum at the border is ‘effectively over’, El Paso bishop says

After visiting a group of pregnant migrant women on the Mexico side of the border, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, issued strong words about the Trump administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ program and other restrictive immigration measures, saying that turning away those seeking asylum in the US amounts to sending them to their... Read More

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June 26, 2020

Bishop of East Anglia praises actions of front-line workers

Actions speak louder than words was the message of the Bishop of East Anglia as he celebrated a Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich to show spiritual solidarity with front-line medical, care and voluntary workers across the country. “The Lord Jesus teaches us by his life and by the words of the Gospel, that... Read More

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June 26, 2020

Pope names administrator alongside Polish bishop under investigation

Pope Francis has named an apostolic administrator for a Polish diocese that came under scrutiny in a documentary investigating the current bishop’s reported lack and delay of action in responding to accusations of the abuse of minors. The Vatican announced on 25th June that the pope had appointed Archbishop Grzegorz Rys of Lodz as apostolic... Read More

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June 18, 2020

Refugees’ struggle is now harder than ever, says bishop

The struggle refugees face is now harder than ever amid the Covid-19 crisis, the Bishop for Migrants and Refugees has said. Bishop Paul McAleenan acknowledged that this year’s Refugee Week had been impacted by the pandemic and was not the ordinary vibrant national festival celebrating the contribution, resilience and creativity of refugees but instead had... Read More

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June 17, 2020

Death cannot keep people from God, says bishop recovering from Covid-19

A bishop in northern Italy who had been intubated for 17 days and almost died of Covid-19 celebrated an outdoor evening Mass on 14th June with doctors, nurses, hospital staff and Caritas volunteers who have been helping others during the pandemic. Bishop Derio Olivero of Pinerolo said he wanted to show his gratitude by celebrating... Read More

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Disappearance of Chinese bishop is subject of congressional hearing

Bishops clarify the Catholic position on vaccination

Mozambican bishop seeks help for displaced following attacks

Bishop warns of ‘abortion on demand’ in a proposed amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill

‘Apply for settled status as soon as possible!’ bishop urges European citizens in UK

Asylum at the border is ‘effectively over’, El Paso bishop says

Bishop of East Anglia praises actions of front-line workers

Pope names administrator alongside Polish bishop under investigation

Refugees’ struggle is now harder than ever, says bishop

Death cannot keep people from God, says bishop recovering from Covid-19

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