Universe Exclusive: Catholic charity to give animals a voice at United Nations

Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA) is delighted to have been formally accepted as a member of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and its governing body the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). Chris Fegan, CCA Chief Executive, told The Catholic Universe: “This is fantastic news and is a great recognition by the highest Environmental decision making... Read More

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August 30, 2020

Fulmars left to pay price as mankind pollutes the oceans

Urgent action is needed to stop the “horrendous and detrimental effect” of plastics on marine creatures, the chief executive of a Catholic animal welfare charity has said. The call comes following a study that found small pieces of plastic ingested by seabirds could release toxic chemicals in their stomachs and pose a threat to their long-term... Read More

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August 22, 2020

Vegans latest group to be hit by hate crime

The rise in vegan hate crime is “very distressing” and reports of such discrimination in Catholic schools is “unacceptable”, the chief executive of a Catholic animal welfare charity has said. Chris Fegan, of Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA), has urged schools to take “zero tolerance” on such behaviour. Mr Fegan’s comments come in response to... Read More

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August 8, 2020

Everyone has responsibility in ensuring animals don’t become extinct, says CCA

Everybody must take responsibility in ensuring that animals are not put at risk of extinction due to human activity, a Catholic animal welfare group has said. Catholic Concern for Animals’ (CCA) call came as the charity reacted with dismay to news that more and more British mammals are on the verge of extinction. The first official... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

May 2, 2020

Sorry, but that’s a whopper, Burger King

Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA) has praised the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it banned adverts from Burger King implying that its Rebel Whopper burger was suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The animal welfare group said the ASA had done “exactly the right thing” by banning the fast food chain from advertising the Rebel Whopper... Read More

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February 6, 2020

CCA anger as more animals die despite UK switch to vegan diet

A Catholic animal welfare group said it is “distressed” that British slaughterhouses are killing more animals for meat every year to supply the overseas market, despite the increasing popularity of plant-based lifestyles in the UK. Almost 28.8 million farm animals were killed for meat in 2019, up 5.4 per cent in two years. On average,... Read More

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January 3, 2020

Catholic Concern for Animals welcome ‘landmark’ tribunal ruling that ethical veganism is philosophical belief

A Catholic animal welfare group has welcomed an employment tribunal ruling that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law. Judge Robin Postle ruled he is “overwhelmingly satisfied” that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. The ruling came after Jordi... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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June 9, 2019

Reconsider purchasing habits, animal welfare group urges public following death of last known male Sumatran rhino

A Catholic animal welfare group has urged the public to reconsider their purchasing habits in order to address the growing levels of species becoming extinct. Catholic Concern for Animals’ (CCA) call comes following news that the last known male Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia has died, bringing the probability of the extinction of the species ever... Read More

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January 5, 2019

Animal group demands end to badger cull

The “totally unwarranted massacre” of badgers in England must be “stopped immediately”, an animal welfare group has told the Government. The call comes as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs revealed that 32,601 badgers were killed during control operations conducted in 30 areas of England between 3rd September and 1st November 2018. Farming... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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January 5, 2019

Virgin fast-tracks new vegan options

A Catholic animal welfare group has urged train operators to follow Virgin Trains in offering a vegan menu to passengers. The national rail operator now offers a full vegan menu on all its routes after pressure from its customers, with vegan-friendly options in standard class including a breakfast pot with mushrooms, hash browns, spinach and... Read More

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CCA anger as more animals die despite UK switch to vegan diet

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