Parishes are not ‘businesses’ that can be led by anyone, cardinal says

The recent Vatican instruction on pastoral care clarifies the responsibility of every member of the Church community to work together in the shared mission of evangelisation and warns against turning the parish into a mere provider of services, said Cardinal Beniamino Stella. The document included ‘a warning signal’ against notions of the parish ‘as a... Read More

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April 7, 2019

Businesses warned to ‘tread carefully’ so as not to offend with religious Easter ads

Businesses have been warned to ‘tread carefully’ with Easter-themed advertising and ensure that any religious references do not cause ‘serious or widespread offence’. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) have issued new guidance for organisations, asking them to keep in mind that ‘whilst Easter ads can be fun and... Read More

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October 2, 2018

SCIAF launches emergency appeal to help survivors of Indonesian earthquakes and tsunami

The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) has launched an emergency appeal to help survivors of the devastating earthquakes and tsunami which have hit Indonesia. SCIAF immediately released £20,000 for emergency aid to its sister agency Caritas Indonesia who are responding on the ground. Now the charity is urging the Scottish public to give what... Read More

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

July 27, 2018

Businesses must ensure they are not discriminating against ethnic minorities, says bishop

Businesses must scrutinise their management and activities to ensure that they are not discriminating against ethnic minorities, the lead Catholic Bishop for racial justice issues has warned. “It is unacceptable that people from ethnic minority groups are still facing significant discrimination in our society,” the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, Paul McAleenan, told The Universe after... Read More

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June 15, 2018

Using women, trampling on their dignity is a sin, pope says

Exploiting women or treating them like objects is a sin against God, Pope Francis said. “There is a rage against women, terrible rage,” the pope said today in his homily during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. It will do people good – especially those who enjoy freedom – to reflect on how many women... Read More

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