Bishops urge medics to ensure elderly get a fair share of care

The bishops of England and Wales have pleaded for fairness in the possible rationing of healthcare to Covid-19 patients amid rising fears that protective and life-saving equipment is running out. The bishops acknowledged that while tough decisions must be made in the current pandemic, age should not be the only criteria for deciding which patients... Read More

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October 11, 2019

Abortion guidelines for medics in Northern Ireland are ‘document of death’

A set of newly published abortion guidelines for medical professionals in Northern Ireland have been described as a “document of death”. The guidelines will come into effect on 22nd October 22nd unless the Northern Ireland Assembly is reconvened by 21st October. This is due to the forcing through of Labour MP Stella Creasy’s extreme abortion... Read More

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August 18, 2019

A&E services praised but can’t deal with demand indefinitely, warns CMA (UK)

The president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK) has praised A&E medics for dealing with a significant increase in patients over the summer months but warned that services can’t cope with such demands indefinitely. Dr Dermot Kearney insisted that “the real reasons” for the increase in demands on A&E services needs addressing. Dr Kearney’s comments... Read More

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November 4, 2018

Pax Christi campaign to remember all wars’ victims

To mark the season of remembrance Pax Christi has produced a range of materials on ‘No More War: Let’s make peace happen’. Their purpose is to help people think about the tone, language and symbols when exploring what Remembrance means to people and also for conveying our responsibility to work for peace and an end... Read More

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July 25, 2018

Lord Alton demands inquiry into origins of cadavers on display at Birmingham exhibition

A Catholic life peer has backed calls to investigate the deaths of more than 20 men, whose skinless cadavers are on public display as part of an exhibition in Birmingham. Real Bodies: The Exhibition, which runs at the NEC, Birmingham, until 19th August, is billed as ‘a powerful thought-provoking exhibition exploring life by displaying 20... Read More

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March 12, 2016

St Benedict’s boys reject medics’ call for a ban on rugby tackles

The John Paul II Foundation for Sport and students from St Benedict’s School have spoken out against calls to ban tackling in school rugby matches. Over 70 doctors and academics have called for a ban in UK and Irish schools, stating that injuries from the high-impact collision sport could result in lifelong health effects for... Read More

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Bishops urge medics to ensure elderly get a fair share of care

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A&E services praised but can’t deal with demand indefinitely, warns CMA (UK)

Pax Christi campaign to remember all wars’ victims

Lord Alton demands inquiry into origins of cadavers on display at Birmingham exhibition

St Benedict’s boys reject medics’ call for a ban on rugby tackles

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