Pope prays for slain Italian priest remembered as a ‘martyr of charity’

Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow after the murder of an Italian priest who was remembered for his care and concern for migrants and refugees. Before concluding his weekly general audience, the pope led the faithful in silent prayer for Fr Roberto Malgesini, a priest from the Diocese of Como, who was killed on 15th September.... Read More

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August 20, 2020

‘No progress’ made on closing GCSE attainment gap since 2017, says charity

Almost “no progress” has been made to close the attainment gap between England’s poorest pupils and their richer peers in the past three years, a report has claimed. The charity Teach First said 44.9 per cent of disadvantaged students received passes at levels four to nine in their GCSE English and maths exams last year,... Read More

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August 17, 2020

Leighton Buzzard parishioners reconnect in fundraising boost

After nearly four months of churches being closed, a group of parishioners at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Leighton Buzzard who were missing the church community decided to organise a socially distanced fun-run challenge, that raised over £1,000 for charity. Forty-eight people recently took part in a socially distanced circular walk, which started and ended... Read More

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August 13, 2020

Catholics unite to call for enhanced Gift Aid scheme

The Catholic Union, Caritas Social Action Network, and Catholic Bishops in England and Wales have called for a higher rate of Gift Aid to be introduced in response to coronavirus. In their letter to the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, the Catholic groups highlight the ‘perfect storm’ faced by many charities at this time – with... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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August 13, 2020

Economic consequences of Covid will increase rough sleeping, charity warns

A new approach on homelessness is needed to help people off the streets for good, according to a new report. The Salvation Army said “amazing progress” had been made in recent months to help the homeless, but warned that the economic consequences of the Covid pandemic will increase rough sleeping and force families into expensive... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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August 7, 2020

New migrant crossings record shows Home Office has lost control, says charity

A new record number of migrants crossing to UK shores shows that the Home Office has “lost control”, it has been claimed. At least 235 migrants made it across the dangerous waters of the English Channel on Thursday 6th August, taking advantage of calm weather. It came amid speculation that the Royal Navy could be drafted... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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August 6, 2020

Beirut: Charity offers emergency food package

An emergency food package of £226,000 (250,000EUR) is to be rushed out to Beirut by a leading Catholic charity in the wake of this week’s huge explosion, writes John Pontifex. The Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) grant will target poor families worst affected by the blast which devastated the port area of the... Read More

News – World

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