Advocates call on Biden to end federal death penalty

The death penalty has been getting attention across the United States this year with legislation introduced or voted on in several states aimed at limiting, repealing or even renewing capital punishment. These discussions in state capitols, along with the lack of action by President Joe Biden to end the federal death penalty, have prompted advocates to keep speaking out and... Read More

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April 23, 2021

Pope calls for month-long global prayer marathon for end of pandemic

Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the Covid-19 pandemic. “The initiative will involve in a special way all shrines in the world” in promoting the initiative so that individuals, families and communities all take part in reciting the Rosary, “to pray for the end of the pandemic,”... Read More

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April 14, 2021

San Francisco archbishop leads prayers for unity and an end to ‘virus’ of racism

Decrying a rise in racial violence especially against Asian Americans, including in San Francisco, a city that he said has always offered “a welcoming and stable home” to newcomers, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led a prayer service for unity, healing and peace. “Our city has always been known as a place that welcomes the foreigner, a place of harmonisation of... Read More

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April 10, 2021

Animal welfare petition calls for end to ‘cruel’ horse racing

Ahead of today’s Grand National at Aintree, animal welfare groups have called for an end to the “cruelty” of horse racing. The call comes just weeks after the tragic death of a horse during Cheltenham Festival. Catholic Concern for Animals (CCA) described the death of King’s Temptation, ridden by Bryan Carver, on the second day... Read More

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April 8, 2021

Nigerian bishop wants government to end oil spills

Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo of Bomadi has called on the Nigerian government to put an end to the oil spills in the Niger Delta region. He said spills from oil exploration in the region had led to the deaths of many residents over the years as well as the destruction of aquatic organisms that help them earn a living. He said people in... Read More

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April 5, 2021

US Catholic groups and bishops pray for end to anti-Asian hate crimes

Asian and Pacific Islander Catholic groups and a number of Catholic bishops have joined their voices with others in calling for an end to violence and hate crimes against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. “We call on communities to engage in peaceful dialogue at the local and national levels to address prejudice and... Read More

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April 2, 2021

Bishop demands end to UK food poverty

Christians must be at the forefront of ensuring that no-one in our society has to rely on foodbanks, the Bishop of Middlesbrough has said, by constantly challenging and changing the drivers of poverty. Bishop Terence Drainey noted that churches play a “crucial role” in supporting society’s most vulnerable and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic this need... Read More

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March 18, 2021

Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence

As security forces in Myanmar have increased their crackdown on civilians, with disappearances, detentions and the killing of peaceful protesters, Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence and the start of dialogue. “Once again, and with much sorrow, I feel compelled to mention the tragic situation in Myanmar, where so many people, especially young people, are losing their lives... Read More

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March 6, 2021

Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

Pope Francis appealed for an end to deadly violence against protesters in Myanmar, calling on the military junta to free political prisoners and let dialogue and the journey toward democracy prevail. Appealing to those now ruling the nation – the government was overthrown in a military coup on 1st February – the pope asked that “dialogue prevail... Read More

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November 13, 2020

Chaplain to death-row inmates says use of death penalty in US must end

A Catholic chaplain to Florida’s death-row inmates used a virtual forum to focus on his most significant lifetime pursuit – raising awareness about the wrongness of America’s use of the death penalty. Dale Recinella’s presentation encompassed the importance of maintaining all life, from conception to natural death. He spoke to his viewers fervently and seriously. “As Catholic Christians positioned in... Read More

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Advocates call on Biden to end federal death penalty

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San Francisco archbishop leads prayers for unity and an end to ‘virus’ of racism

Animal welfare petition calls for end to ‘cruel’ horse racing

Nigerian bishop wants government to end oil spills

US Catholic groups and bishops pray for end to anti-Asian hate crimes

Bishop demands end to UK food poverty

Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence

Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

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