Will Scotland act on the case for freedom of worship?

In January, the Scottish government became the only government in the UK – and in most of Europe – to forcibly close churches as part of their lockdown measures, writes Elizabeth Francis. The decision placed Scottish worshippers in a difficult situation. Many want to take all efforts to care for the vulnerable. Yet with other... Read More

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February 17, 2021

European bishops launch network of prayer for Covid-19 victims

The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences announced the launch of a prayer network during Lent to pray for the victims of Covid-19 and for the families of those who died of the coronavirus. The council, known by the acronym CCEE, announced that throughout the Lenten season, bishops across Europe will celebrate a Mass and create... Read More

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December 1, 2020

Unprecedented climate case clears major hurdle

A group of Portuguese children and young adults have cleared a major hurdle in a climate litigation case they brought against 33 European countries, including the UK and Ireland. The youth-applicants, aged between eight and 21, claim that government inaction on climate issues is jeopardising their futures. Their complaint, which was filed with the support of... Read More

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November 18, 2020

EU Bishops call for solidarity and hope on path towards better future

The Bishops’ Conferences of Europe have addressed a message of hope and a call to solidarity to European Institutions and Member states amid the health crisis that has overwhelmed the world these past months. In a message released on Wednesday 18th November under their umbrella body, COMECE, they reiterated their commitment to the construction of Europe... Read More

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July 13, 2020

Virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes on Thursday 16th July to affirm prayer against Covid-19

An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of prayer” against Covid-19, said the shrine’s vice rector. “Lourdes is all about spiritual and physical healing, and we’ve received 15,000 prayer petitions daily throughout the lockdown from around the world – for people about to die or fearing infection,” said... Read More

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July 2, 2020

Respect and understanding can defeat racism and bigotry, US archbishop says

While America grapples with racism and bigotry and other social ills, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said people must reach out to one another, learn about others different from themselves and rediscover that all religions teach that hatred is wrong. “Ignorance of the other is the soil in which hatred and bigotry grow,” he said.... Read More

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June 17, 2020

‘Gross abuse of power’ as MPs impose ‘most barbaric abortion regime in Europe’ on Northern Ireland

Pro-life campaigners are accusing MPs who voted to impose radical new abortion regulations on Northern Ireland of “a gross abuse of power”. The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) says that it will never accept the legislation and has vowed to continue its campaign to repeal the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act... Read More

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