Some Christians see Turkey’s Hagia Sophia move as attempt to expand Islam

Catholics and other Christians are upset by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s conversion of Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a functioning mosque where Muslim Friday prayers were recited recently. Many observers see the controversial move as part of Erdogan’s bigger attempt to re-enact the Ottoman Empire expansionism in the Middle East by... Read More

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July 17, 2020

Canadian and Spanish Catholics reminded of importance of elderly

Catholic bishops on two different sides of the Atlantic reminded Catholics of the enormous suffering of vulnerable peoples, but most especially the elderly, during the coronavirus pandemic. In Canada, “the pandemic has prompted a renewed discussion about important changes needed in order to address both the present and future challenges facing our elderly who are... Read More

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June 26, 2020

Catholics mark 70th anniversary of outbreak of Korean War

Catholics prayed for lasting peace on the divided Korean Peninsula on 25th June, marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. The two Koreas are still technically at war because the war ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. Ucanews.com reported the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea said 16 dioceses in... Read More

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June 22, 2020

Vatican urges Catholics to divest from fossil fuel companies

The Vatican has issued its first-ever set of comprehensive environmental guidelines, which are intended to be operational and suggest concrete ways for the Church to implement Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical on the care of our common home. The document, titled Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home: Five Years After Laudato Si’, was... Read More

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May 27, 2020

Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China

Pope Francis assured Catholics in China that the universal Church shared their hopes and supported them during hardship. He also asked all Catholics to pray for their brothers and sisters in China, as the Church celebrated the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians on 24th May. Because Chinese Catholics have a particularly strong devotion... Read More

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May 1, 2020

Bishops recognise pain of Catholics who cannot pray in Church or receive the Sacraments

Writing on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the five Metropolitan Archbishops have addressed the Covid-19 pandemic and, specifically, the measures taken and restrictions imposed to combat the spread of coronavirus. Writing of the life-changing conditions – especially changes in health and human interaction – the Archbishops point to the risen... Read More

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April 10, 2020

Scourge of modern slavery must be constantly addressed throughout Covid-19 pandemic, insists Cardinal Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has urged the Government to ensure the scourge of modern slavery is constantly addressed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The cardinal has also called on Catholics to support organisations that work directly with those who suffer the evil of slavery. “Pope Francis has called us to hear the cry of our sisters and... Read More

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April 6, 2020

Catholic Labour backing for new leader Sir Keir Starmer after decisive win

A group of Catholic Labour MPs has welcomed the election of Sir Keir Starmer as the new Labour leader and has pledged to work with him to ‘rid the party of intolerance’. Sir Keir was announced the new party leader on Saturday 4th April after he won a resounding victory in the leadership contest, securing... Read More

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February 28, 2020

Catholics call on government to support families in Budget

Catholic bishops and the Catholic Union have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to abolish the two-child limit on benefits as part of next month’s Budget. In a letter congratulating Mr Sunak on his recent appointment, Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of the Bishops’ Conference Department for Social Justice, and Nigel Parker, Director of the Catholic Union, urged... Read More

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February 20, 2020

Bishops call on Catholics to help European citizens secure their rights

Bishops across England and Wales are calling on Catholics to make sure their European friends, relatives and fellow parishioners are aware of the Settlement Scheme, so that they can secure their rights post-Brexit. The government requires EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who have made their homes in the UK to apply to the Settlement Scheme... Read More

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Some Christians see Turkey’s Hagia Sophia move as attempt to expand Islam

Canadian and Spanish Catholics reminded of importance of elderly

Catholics mark 70th anniversary of outbreak of Korean War

Vatican urges Catholics to divest from fossil fuel companies

Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China

Bishops recognise pain of Catholics who cannot pray in Church or receive the Sacraments

Scourge of modern slavery must be constantly addressed throughout Covid-19 pandemic, insists Cardinal Nichols

Catholic Labour backing for new leader Sir Keir Starmer after decisive win

Catholics call on government to support families in Budget

Bishops call on Catholics to help European citizens secure their rights

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