Catholic investors call on Brazil’s government to better protect Amazon

More than 93 Catholic investors from around the world are calling on the Brazilian government to better protect the Amazon and the rights of its Indigenous population. The group sent a letter to Brazilian officials, including President Jair Bolsonaro and Vice President Hamilton Mourão, listing about a dozen concrete demands for the protection of the rainforest and its Indigenous... 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 7, 2021

In Easter messages, bishops seek changes from Nigerian government

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto has criticised the Nigerian government for investing millions of dollars in rehabilitating Boko Haram’s so-called repentant members in the belief that they would turn over a new leaf. He said the public had not heard anything about a rehabilitation programme for the thousands of Nigerian schoolchildren who had been... Read More

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March 14, 2021

‘Secrecy clause’ offers Government way out of environment laws

A “controversial secrecy clause” within the Environment Bill could see Government failures on the issue hidden despite the launch of a new environmental watchdog, a Catholic environmentalist has warned. It comes amid the launch of the new interim environmental watchdog for England, ahead of its formal establishment as part of the Environment Bill. Ellen Teague,... Read More

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March 9, 2021

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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March 9, 2021

Irish bishops criticise Government’s public worship plan

Catholic bishops in the west of Ireland have expressed concern that the country may not see the return of public worship “for months to come”. In a pastoral message marking one year since Covid-19 arrived on the island, the bishops of the Tuam province recognise the “disappointment and frustration that many people feel, at the... Read More

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March 3, 2021

Government plans to limit congregations must be axed

Scotland’s Catholic bishops have called for a planned 20-person limit on congregations when churches can reopen for worship to be dropped. Instead, the bishops maintain congregation size should be calculated in accordance with the size of each church, a system similar to that used in the retail sector, which still maintains social distancing regulations. First... Read More

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February 25, 2021

Malaysian bishops urge government not to deport Myanmar nationals

Catholic bishops in Malaysia have urged the government to refrain from deporting hundreds of Myanmar nationals, including refugees and asylum-seekers, reported ucanews.com. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia said the Church has been concerned about the fate of Myanmar nationals since local and international media reported the Malaysian government’s plan. “It has been recently reported... Read More

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February 17, 2021

Landmark proposals to strengthen free speech at universities

Tougher legal measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England have been announced by the Education Secretary, to stamp out unlawful ‘silencing’ on campuses. Following an increasing number of cases of individuals being silenced, Gavin Williamson has warned of a ‘chilling effect’ where students and staff feel they cannot express themselves... Read More

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February 6, 2021

Chaplain welcomes Government’s move to eradicate abuse from football

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has welcomed the Government’s move to eradicate racism, discrimination and abuse from football. The chaplain’s comments come in response to Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, and Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, leading a roundtable discussion with current and former players from the Premier League, English Football League (EFL), Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship.... Read More

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Catholic investors call on Brazil’s government to better protect Amazon

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‘Secrecy clause’ offers Government way out of environment laws

Will Scotland act on the case for freedom of worship?

Irish bishops criticise Government’s public worship plan

Government plans to limit congregations must be axed

Malaysian bishops urge government not to deport Myanmar nationals

Landmark proposals to strengthen free speech at universities

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