New bill may stifle freedom of conscience and religion, Malta bishops warn

Catholic bishops in Malta said that while they support equality and are against discrimination, they are concerned that two new bills meant to protect people’s rights would instead threaten personal freedoms. ‘Freedom of thought, freedom of conscience and freedom of religion for all persons living in Malta and Gozo have so far always been safeguarded... Read More

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June 8, 2020

George Floyd’s death demands examination of conscience, says US archbishop

Amid the turmoil following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, the Archbishop of St Paul and Minneapolis said the Catholic Church must proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus’ love for all people, as well as its teaching on the dignity of human life. The Church also can provide a way for people to process what they... Read More

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May 14, 2020

Soviet prisoners of conscience petitioned St John Paul II for help

Soviet political prisoners from various backgrounds begged St John Paul II’s help in secret messages after his 1978 election, according to a former inmate in recollections published for the late pope’s hundredth birthday. “The pope’s election was received with huge enthusiasm in Soviet labour camps; we sensed this figure had been sent by Divine Providence... Read More

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April 20, 2020

US seeks release of religious minorities imprisoned in other nations

The United States is asking other nations to release what one ambassador called religious “prisoners of conscience” to prevent their infection with the coronavirus. “We’re making the point that you should not want any of these prisoners of conscience to die of the Covid-19 virus while in prison and to have the responsibility on your... Read More

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February 20, 2020

MP slams Northern Ireland abortion framework proposal

Sir Edward Leigh MP, the president of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemning the proposed framework for introducing abortion to Northern Ireland as going ‘far, far beyond’ what is legally required. An amendment to a law passed last year required the Government to provide abortion services in... Read More

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December 4, 2019

Lord Alton calls on voters to put conscience before party dogma

Voters should insist that denying the right to life should equally deny a candidate the right to your vote, a Catholic crossbench peer has said. Lord David Alton of Liverpool warned political parties and their candidates that they “gravely underestimate millions of the quiet people of Britain” when they assume that no-one reads the small... Read More

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August 6, 2019

In letter, pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis

Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power. In a letter addressed to priests around the world on 4th August, the pope said that many priests have... Read More

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May 29, 2019

Pope Francis denies knowing of allegations against former cardinal

Nearly a year later, Pope Francis denied claims made by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States who accused him and other Church officials of failing to act on accusations of abuse of conscience and power by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick. “I knew nothing, obviously, of McCarrick. Nothing, nothing. I said several times... Read More

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October 5, 2018

Irish bishops urge Government to allow healthcare professionals to opt-out of abortion

Irish bishops are urging the Government and wider society to respect the right of all healthcare professionals to exercise conscientious objection. Their call comes as the Termination of Pregnancy Bill is introduced before the Dáil. The Irish Bishops’ Conference has released a statement warning that the bill, which proposes to make abortion widely available in... Read More

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