German bishops criticise decision to maintain church service ban

Catholic and Protestant churches in Germany have responded differently to the federal government’s decision not to lift the ban on public church services. The Catholic German bishops’ conference voiced disappointment at Chancellor Angela Merkel’s announcement on 15th April, while the Protestant Church in Germany – a federation of the Lutheran, Reformed and United churches –... 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 27, 2020

Public generosity must be matched by urgent policy changes, says food bank charity

As new figures reveal the level of generosity from the public to food banks in the run up to last Christmas, the biggest network of food banks in the UK is calling on the government to end the five week wait for Universal Credit. New figures released this week show 3,072 tonnes of food were... Read More

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February 18, 2020

Duo’s new Cabinet roles ‘can make a real difference’

Catholic aid agency CAFOD has reminded the new International Development Secretary that her role is “one of the most important in government”. It also urged the new president of the COP26 climate conference to “throw himself whole-heartedly” into making the talks a success. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, was appointed to the position of Secretary... Read More

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April 5, 2019

Merkel shows solidarity with communities on both sides of the Irish border

German chancellor Angela Merkel said she was moved by the stories of people living in Irish border communities who were affected by the Troubles. Ms Merkel met with a panel of 15 people from Protestant and Catholic communities, both unionists and nationalists, from both sides of the border. Speaking in Dublin on 4th April, she... Read More

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November 2, 2018

Back down over gambling delays, CARE urges chancellor following Sports Minister’s resignation

The chancellor must back down over delays in cutting the maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), a Christian advocacy group has said. Christian Action Research & Education’s (CARE) statement comes in response to Tracey Crouch’s resignation as Sports Minister in protest at the delays. CARE said Ms Crouch’s resignation could have been avoided if... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

March 18, 2016

Proud Leeds pupils demonstrate their sporting skills to Chancellor George Osborne

Yesterday morning pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic School, Garforth, Leeds had the opportunity to show the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne their sporting skills. The Chancellor visited the school following his announcement in yesterday’s budget to double the amount of funding dedicated to sport in every primary school. He watched demonstrations of netball and... Read More

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May 28, 2015

Cardinal Vincent Nichols installed as St Mary’s first Chancellor

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was installed as the inaugural Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, on 27th May during a special service of Vespers at the Cathedral. During the Rite of Installation, Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of Governors of St Mary’s, handed the seal of the University to Cardinal Vincent, as he inaugurated, admitted and installed... Read More

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Back down over gambling delays, CARE urges chancellor following Sports Minister’s resignation

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