UN must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says

Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Pietro Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded. Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that while the United Nations has worked for decades to alleviate poverty, promote peace and champion human rights, “there... Read More

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June 2, 2020

Bishop hails key workers as the ‘new icons of esteem’

Speaking in his homily during the latest weekly Mass for the sick, their families, care workers and NHS staff, Bishop of Middlesbrough Terence Drainey said he believed the increasing desire to foster the common good seen in recent months will last beyond the current pandemic. Bishop Drainey welcomed the way key workers have replaced the... Read More

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October 23, 2019

Chilean bishops: Leaders must understand ‘deep dissatisfaction’ after violent protests

Chile’s bishops have called the Chilean people to work together to address the causes of violent protests, which have left at least 11 people dead in Santiago. The demonstrations came after the government announced a 10% increase in electricity rates and a transit fare hike equivalent to about 3p. Though apparently small, the fare increase... Read More

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September 26, 2019

Faith groups are integral to eradicating poverty, CAFOD Director tells UN

Faith groups are integral to eradicating poverty, CAFOD’s Director has told the United Nations in New York. Speaking at a UN General Assembly ‘side-event’, Christine Allen emphasised the importance of the role of the Church and faith communities in delivering Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “When other examples of services fail, the Church’s faith communities are... Read More

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July 26, 2019

Tackle world poverty, CAFOD urges new international aid secretary

CAFOD is calling on Alok Sharma, the new Secretary of State for International Development, to focus on tackling worldwide poverty. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed Mr Sharma, the former Minister for Housing, to the role as part of his new look cabinet. CAFOD Director Christine Allen said: “Alok Sharma has an opportunity to keep the... Read More

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July 12, 2019

“Holiday hunger” is coming soon, warns Catholic MP

A Catholic MP has highlighted the problem of “holiday hunger” and a sharp rise in the number of families using foodbanks during the school holidays. Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, said: “We’ve got record levels now of in-work poverty. Surveys show it varies between an extra £30-£50 per week for people to feed their... Read More

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February 27, 2019

Death penalty a ‘grave’ violation of human right to life, pope says

The death penalty is a cruel violation of the basic right to life and robs people of the chance to repent and make amends for the crimes they have committed, Pope Francis said. The right to life is “the source of all gifts and of all other rights” that must be protected, the pope said... Read More

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November 27, 2018

Peru’s bishops call for ‘honest and independent judicial system’

Peru’s bishops have called for guarantees of “constitutional rule of law and an honourable, honest and independent judicial system” as the country faces a widening corruption scandal. “It is impossible to continue to tolerate living with corruption,” the bishops wrote in a statement issued last Thursday. They decried “deep-rooted corruption” and the “unacceptable primacy of... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Pope to Congress: Stop bickering, world needs your help

The past, the promise and the potential of the United States must not be smothered by bickering and even hatred at a time when the US people and indeed the world need a helping hand, Pope Francis told the US Congress. Making history by being the first Pope ever to address a joint meeting of... Read More

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