EU Bishops call for solidarity and hope on path towards better future

The Bishops’ Conferences of Europe have addressed a message of hope and a call to solidarity to European Institutions and Member states amid the health crisis that has overwhelmed the world these past months. In a message released on Wednesday 18th November under their umbrella body, COMECE, they reiterated their commitment to the construction of Europe... Read More

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November 16, 2020

Faith institutions launch new wave of fossil fuel divestment

Today, 47 faith institutions from 21 countries, including nine institutions from the UK, announce their divestment from fossil fuels as a practical response to the climate emergency. Participating institutions include five Catholic religious orders in the UK, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, two United Reformed Church Synods, local Anglican and... Read More

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September 14, 2020

Catholic social teaching has values the world needs, says Dominican

Individual rights and freedom obviously are essential for human flourishing, but human happiness depends a lot on relationships — kinship and friendship, but also the broader common good, said Dominican Sister Helen Alford. The 2007-2008 global financial crisis, the climate crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic — “these are some of the results of a too... Read More

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August 12, 2020

Pandemic has revealed how often human dignity is ignored, says pope

The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on other, “more widespread social diseases,” particularly attacks on the God-given human dignity of every person, Pope Francis said. “The pandemic has highlighted how vulnerable and interconnected we all are. If we do not take care of each other, starting with the least – those who are most affected,... Read More

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November 18, 2019

United Nations: Pope names Archbishop Caccia as new envoy

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia to be the Holy See’s new permanent observer to the United Nations. Archbishop Caccia said the pope has given him the mission of enlightening international discussions and debates with the principles of Catholic social teaching. The 61-year-old Italian archbishop has been serving as the apostolic nuncio to the... Read More

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July 26, 2019

Tackle world poverty, CAFOD urges new international aid secretary

CAFOD is calling on Alok Sharma, the new Secretary of State for International Development, to focus on tackling worldwide poverty. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed Mr Sharma, the former Minister for Housing, to the role as part of his new look cabinet. CAFOD Director Christine Allen said: “Alok Sharma has an opportunity to keep the... Read More

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July 12, 2019

“Holiday hunger” is coming soon, warns Catholic MP

A Catholic MP has highlighted the problem of “holiday hunger” and a sharp rise in the number of families using foodbanks during the school holidays. Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, said: “We’ve got record levels now of in-work poverty. Surveys show it varies between an extra £30-£50 per week for people to feed their... Read More

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June 16, 2016

Referendum rivals trade claims in fight for the Catholic vote

Campaigners on both sides of the EU Referendum debate have issued last-minute appeals to Catholics to consider the values of their faith when casting their vote next Thursday, with both Leave and Remain supporters claiming their views closest match those of Catholic Social Teaching. At the same time the Catholic National Justice & Peace Network... Read More

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