Concern as Christmas sees huge rise in homelessness

A new study has revealed that 200,000 households will experience the worst forms of homelessness this Christmas, including sleeping on the streets, hunkered down in sheds and garages, stuck in unstable accommodation such as B&Bs or sofa surfing. A comprehensive annual study by homelessness charity Crisis and carried out by Heriot-Watt University, shows that for the... Read More

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December 11, 2020

Salesians express concern about confreres in Ethiopia conflict zone

As fighting continues in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, the Salesian order has had no contact with 25 priests and brothers who work in the region, a Vatican news agency said. “The situation is very tense; anything could happen from one moment to the next and we will have no information because everything has... Read More

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November 27, 2020

Combatting Covid is ‘international endeavour’, says Cardinal Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has told all MPs that combatting the Covid-19 pandemic is ‘an international endeavour’ as he expressed his concerns about the UK government’s decision to cut UK spending on overseas aid. In a letter sent to all MPs, the cardinal urges all parties to not step back from the UK’s responsibilities to the world’s... Read More

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October 19, 2020

Predicted return of deadly locusts triggers fear in East Africa

A predicted return of desert locusts in East Africa is triggering concerns among Catholic leaders and experts in the region, where communities are still recovering from the destruction by the first wave early this year. The concerns follow a UN Food and Agricultural Organisation warning that a new wave is imminent. The agency cited increasing... Read More

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October 8, 2020

Churches voice concern as Brexit talks hit critical phase

Irish Church leaders have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between the islands and beyond amid a critical phase of the Brexit negotiations. In a joint statement, Church leaders from across the denominations warn that there is limited time remaining to prepare for Brexit and insist that it is in everyone’s interests... Read More

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August 31, 2020

Care of the earth and concern for migrants are connected, cardinal says

Catholics will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees during the ecumenical celebration of the Season of Creation, highlighting the obligation, as Pope Francis says, to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, said Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. “With Pope Francis, we hope to come out of the Covid crisis... Read More

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May 5, 2020

Bishops of Brazilian Amazon raise ‘immense concern’ over Covid-19 impact and demand ‘greater attention’ from authorities

The bishops of the Brazilian Amazon have expressed ‘immense concern’ and demanded ‘greater attention’ from authorities in response to the ‘uncontrolled advance of Covid-19’. In a recently released statement, signed by 67 bishops from all over the Brazilian Amazon, the Church leaders insist that the peoples of the Amazon demand special attention from authorities, warning... Read More

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September 5, 2019

Art of Dying Well raises concern over lack of funeral arrangement discussions

A consultant to the Art of Dying Well has voiced his concerns over the possibility that discussions between funeral directors and the bereaved to establish an appropriate funeral may not be occurring. Paul Allcock, a funeral director based in Norwich, who is a consultant to the Art of Dying Well, said he fears that such... Read More

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August 7, 2019

Catholic MP concerned over reality TV

A Catholic MP has voiced his concern over reality TV and how it exploits vulnerable people. His concerns come amid revelations that The Jeremy Kyle Show used Facebook to target guests who wanted to take lie detector or DNA tests, according to written evidence submitted to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS), which... Read More

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