‘Absurd’ National Lottery loophole must be closed, says Christian group

The “absurd loophole” allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to play National Lottery games must be closed, a Christian advocacy group has said. Christian Action Research & Education’s (CARE) call comes amid speculation that the Government is considering banning under-18s from playing the National Lottery. The Sun recently reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to unveil... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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July 9, 2020

Christian leaders say Lebanon could face famine and economic ruin

Lebanon’s Christian authorities have accused political leaders of plunging the nation into economic ruin and potential famine as the tiny Mediterranean country faces it worst crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war. Lebanese have seen their national currency lose 80 per cent of its value against the US dollar, a majority currency also used in the... Read More

News – World

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June 24, 2020

Christian leaders: Israeli occupation of Palestine is cause of conflict

The Israeli “military occupation of Palestine” is the “root cause” of the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, said three retired Christian leaders. The statement – released amid growing tensions over Israel’s US-sanctioned bid to officially annex parts of the West Bank, including the Jordan Valley – was signed by retired Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah, retired Anglican Bishop... Read More

News – World

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June 5, 2020

Parish sells masks to help retired bishops, priests and imams

Raising money by selling white cloth face masks, a parish in the Ivory Coast has begun a project to provide food and other necessities to retired bishops, priests, ministers and imams. “We must not and cannot abandon old priests who gave a lot, emeritus bishops who did a lot,” said Fr Eric Norbert Abekan, parish... Read More

News – World

May 20, 2020

Christian Concern to appeal judgement on government U-turn on ‘DIY’ abortions

A Christian faith group has said it intends to appeal a High Court judge’s ruling upholding the government’s decision to allow women to have medical abortions at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Christian Concern brought a challenge at the High Court against the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) over its decision to amend... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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May 6, 2020

Christian climate change charity calls on Churches to urgently divest from fossil fuels

Operation Noah is calling on Churches in the UK to urgently divest from fossil fuels in response to the climate emergency. A new report from the Christian climate change charity, titled Church investments in major oil companies: Paris compliant or Paris defiant?, shows the gap between the business plans of major oil companies and the... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

March 25, 2020

#PrayTogether: Pope Francis and Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic’s end

Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant Church leaders and faithful from around the world, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, imploring God’s mercy on humanity amid the coronavirus pandemic. “As trusting sons and daughters, we turn to the Lord. We do it every day, several times a day, but at this moment... Read More

News – Vatican, News – World

February 21, 2020

Christian group welcomes RCGP’s decision to remain opposed to assisted suicide

A Christian advocacy group has welcomed the Royal College of GPs’ (RCGP) decision to remain opposed to a change in the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia. The decision comes after the RCGP consulted with members on the issue and just under half (47 per cent) of those surveyed said the College should not change... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

Assisted suicide, care, Christian, Christian Action Research & Education, RCGP, Royal College of GPs, suicide

February 13, 2020

Tea and music are true unifiers says Snow Patrol frontman

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has talked of the need for Christian unity and urged people of all religions, and none, to come together and recognise the bond they share with one another. Speaking at the Four Corners Festival in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, the Northern Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist pointed out that music connects... Read More

Catholic Times, Celebrity Catholics, News – UK and Ireland

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