Officials say arson caused fire that destroyed landmark Catholic church

Federal investigators have ruled arson was the cause of a blaze that destroyed a Catholic church once considered the heart of Northeast Philadelphia’s historic Tacony neighbourhood. Early in the evening on 9th May, fire ravaged the former St Leo the Great Church, gutting the structure. The blaze, which originated in the church, also severely damaged the former parish... Read More

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May 13, 2021

Fire destroys landmark church in historic Philadelphia neighbourhood

Catholic residents of a Northeast Philadelphia neighbourhood are mourning the loss of a landmark church. Fire ravaged the former St Leo the Great Church on 9th May, gutting the iconic structure in the city’s historic Tacony neighbourhood. The blaze started in the church and spread to the nearby former parish rectory, causing severe damage to the home of permanent diaconate candidate Pasqual... Read More

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May 10, 2021

Case against UK Government over abortion law goes to High Court

A landmark case against the UK Government over the current discriminatory abortion law that allows abortion up to birth for Down’s syndrome will be heard at the High Court on 6th July. Heidi Crowter, a 25-year-old woman from Coventry who has Down’s syndrome, together with Máire Lea-Wilson from Brentford, West London, whose 23-month-old son Aidan has... 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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June 8, 2020

Meghan Markle urges Catholic high school graduates to help rebuild nation

Meghan Markle virtually returned to her alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles, for a surprise graduation speech. The six-minute address by the Duchess of Sussex focused on the current moment in the country amid protests against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd on 25th May. She said the... Read More

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April 16, 2019

‘Notre Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt by all of us together’, says President Macron

French president Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire ravaged the historic landmark – and fundraising has already begun. French billionaires the Pinault family have reportedly pledged more than 100 million euros (£86 million) to restore the 800-year-old cathedral, whose spire collapsed amid the flames. Francois-Henri Pinault, who is... Read More

Catholic Times, News – World

April 16, 2019

More than just a church: How Notre Dame has featured in film and fiction

The historic Parisian landmark of Notre Dame is not just a place of worship – it has also inspired the stories of best-selling authors and Hollywood filmmakers. With its stunning Gothic architecture and imposing beauty, it is unsurprising writers have been drawn to the cathedral as the focal point for tales of love and romance.... Read More

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