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September 24, 2020

50 MPs back call for national day of reflection to remember Covid-19 deaths

Fifty MPs are supporting a charity’s call for a national day of reflection to mark the loss of life during the coronavirus pandemic. Former Conservative cabinet ministers Esther McVey and Stephen Crabb, former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell, and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron are all backing the call, which comes six months on... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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January 24, 2020

Some Chinese churches suspend activities because of coronavirus

Some churches in China have suspended community activities, including Mass, over fears of the deadly coronavirus that has already killed six people and continues to spread, reported ucanews.org. With Chinese/Lunar New Year celebrated on 25th January this year, this is the busiest travel season, when millions of workers head back to their villages for celebrations.... Read More
Catholic Times, News – World
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August 6, 2019

SCIAF rugby star launches appeal for Bolivian team

A SCIAF staff member is appealing to Catholic Universe readers and rugby fans to help raise funds for Bolivia’s national rugby team after he recently played in the side’s first game. Mark Camburn, 36, was a part of rugby history in the last weekend of July when he played in the Bolivian national rugby team’s... Read More
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May 8, 2019

‘All directly involved’ in Sri Lanka attacks ‘dead or arrested’

Two bomb experts were among the suicide attackers who struck churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka and all those directly involved in the bombings are either dead or under arrest, police have said. Explosives the Daesh-linked group stocked for use in more attacks have been seized, police added. The bombings killed 257... Read More
Catholic Times, News – World
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April 19, 2019

3D scanning helps give historic Scottish saint’s relic back to the people

An archaeology student studying a more than nine-centuries-old shoulder bone fragment of St Margaret of Scotland hopes her research will bring people closer to one of Scotland’s most venerated figures. Lauren Gill from the University of Glasgow received special permission from the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, Leo Cushley, in order to carry out... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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January 3, 2019

Prayer involves recognising self as God’s beloved child, pope says

Christians are not better than other people, but they do know that God is their father and they are called “to reflect a ray of his goodness in this world thirsting for goodness, waiting for good news,” Pope Francis said. Leading his first general audience of 2019, the pope continued a series of talks he... Read More
Catholic Times, News – Vatican
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December 20, 2018

Homeless death toll is ‘national tragedy’ after estimates show 24 per cent rise

The scale of homeless deaths has been branded a “national tragedy” after official estimates showed a rise of almost a quarter over five years. Some 597 people sleeping rough or in emergency accommodation were estimated to have died last year in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. This represents a 24... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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November 23, 2018

Black Friday warning by leading Christian money advice charity

As Black Friday deals entice Christmas shoppers this weekend, a leading national debt advice charity is warning that households face a growing mountain of debt. Community Money Advice, a national charity committed to supporting churches and community groups who have a passion to help people overcome their money problems, has urged families to consider the... Read More
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November 5, 2018

Keep faith to keep Poland independent, Catholic bishops say at centenary

Poland’s bishops marked their country’s centenary of independence by warning freedom could be lost again if Poles abandon their Catholic faith. In a pastoral letter for the 11th November centenary, the bishops said love of homeland was a divine command and was expressed through “daily civic honesty, readiness to serve, and dedication to the common... Read More
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October 11, 2018

Princess Eugenie wedding: Rough sleepers advised to avoid busy areas in Windsor

Rough sleepers are being advised to consider avoiding parts of Windsor town centre when Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council said it was telling homeless people to anticipate “higher footfall” in the area when festivities take place on Friday. The newlyweds are expected to go on a carriage... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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