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July 13, 2020

Japanese bishops’ anti-nuclear power book available in English

An English version of a book by Japan’s bishops appealing for the abolition of nuclear power is now available for free on the internet, reported ucanews.com. Abolition of Nuclear Power: An Appeal from the Catholic Church in Japan is available as a PDF file on the website of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan. The... Read More
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June 4, 2020

Northern Ireland’s vote to reject imposed abortion regulations sends ‘strong message’ to Westminster, say English and Welsh bishops

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s vote to reject the imposition of abortion legislation which extends to abortion up to birth for all non-fatal disabilities, including Down Syndrome, sends a “strong message” to Westminster that this is a devolved matter, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have said. Earlier this week, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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May 13, 2020

English bishop backs pope’s call for day of prayer

The Bishop of Nottingham has called on Catholics in England & Wales to pray tomorrow, 14th May, in solidarity with all people of faith for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. The call for a day of prayer came from the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity which was established last year during Pope Francis’ Apostolic... Read More
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February 23, 2020

Polluted urban air cuts like a knife, warns sports chaplain

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged the Government to prioritise young people’s health, not just their academic achievements, as he suggested that polluted air can be “just as lethal” as knife crime. His call came in response to a report warning that sports training grounds in English cities are suffering from polluted air, which... Read More
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October 6, 2019

Heritage warning as English weather threatens church art

England’s “irreplaceable” historic wall paintings are at risk from the damp climate and previous flawed restoration attempts, English Heritage has warned. Preserving the artworks, some of which are older than those in the Sistine Chapel, is also difficult because of the complexity of preserving them in the ancient, crumbling buildings they decorate. English Heritage has... Read More
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August 27, 2019

‘If the Amazon suffers, the world suffers,’ warns English bishop

The Bishop for the Environment has joined calls to save the Amazonian rainforests, warning that “if the Amazon suffers, the world suffers”. The Bishop of Salford, John Arnold, said his thoughts mirrored the “deep concern” of Latin American bishops in response to the devastating conflagration, which is raging through and decimating large areas of the... Read More
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August 10, 2019

Bishop of Salford urges Premier League clubs to ‘do their bit’ in solving poverty

The Bishop of Salford has urged Premier League football clubs to “do their bit” in solving poverty. Bishop John Arnold pointed out that while the top tier of English football enjoys global success, many of its clubs seem to have neglected their staff and families. His comments come during calls for Premier League clubs to... Read More
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August 9, 2019

Wayne Rooney branded ‘highly irresponsible’ over deal with gambling firm

Wayne Rooney has been branded “highly irresponsible” over his multi-million pound deal with a gambling firm. Rooney hit headlines earlier this week as it was announced that the former Manchester United star would be making his return to English football as a player-coach. The 33-year-old will complete the current Major League Soccer (MLS) season with... Read More
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May 12, 2019

Chaplain urges FA to step in to row over ethnic bar on referees

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has urged the Football Association (FA) to investigate claims that there is a racism issue regarding referees. Reuben Simon, an ambassador for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officials at Ref Support UK, said black referees are being stopped from climbing the football league ladder and reaching the upper... Read More
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December 24, 2018

Today marks 200th anniversary of beloved carol Silent Night

Exactly 200 years ago today – Christmas Eve, 24th December 1818 – in a little church in what is now Austria, the world heard for the first time a poem set to music that would eventually be hailed as one of the most popular and beloved Christmas carols of all time. Silent Night was sung... Read More
Catholic Times, News – World
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