Lay volunteer nurses to be beatified as martyrs in Spain

Three Red Cross nurses are to be beatified as martyrs in Spain, 85 years after they were raped and shot while caring for wounded Civil War soldiers, having refused to renounce their Catholic faith. “These martyrs were not linked to either side – the Red Cross went wherever it was summoned, regardless of who was... Read More

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May 12, 2020

Pope to nurses and midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’

The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among ‘the saints next door’, dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said. ‘Every day we witness the testimony of courage and sacrifice of health care workers, and nurses in particular,... Read More

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May 12, 2020

Amid pandemic, nurses have given heroic example, pope says on International Nurses Day

Marking International Nurses Day today, 12th May, Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for nurses who “carry out this profession which is more than a profession; it is a vocation, a commitment.” “May the Lord bless them,” he said. “In this time of pandemic, they have given an example of heroism (and) some have... Read More

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April 28, 2020

Troubles victim says remember to hope amidst the pandemic

A man badly injured during the Northern Ireland conflict has said nurses confronting the pandemic should retain hope for the future. Paul Gallagher was left in a wheelchair 25 years ago when loyalist gunmen in Belfast shot him after they were unable to find his neighbour. His journey to recovery was helped along by all... 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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July 5, 2019

Dr Trevor Hayes to tell Rally that politicians will not bully doctors into performing abortions

A senior Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will tell the Rally for Life on Saturday that politicians cannot and will not bully doctors into performing or facilitating abortion. Dr Trevor Hayes says that the government is trying to trample on the right of medical professionals who conscientiously object to taking part in abortions. “This is a form... Read More

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October 5, 2018

Irish bishops urge Government to allow healthcare professionals to opt-out of abortion

Irish bishops are urging the Government and wider society to respect the right of all healthcare professionals to exercise conscientious objection. Their call comes as the Termination of Pregnancy Bill is introduced before the Dáil. The Irish Bishops’ Conference has released a statement warning that the bill, which proposes to make abortion widely available in... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

April 3, 2018

Keep room for conscience in medicine, says Bishop of Shrewsbury

The Bishop of Shrewsbury is urging Catholics to actively support efforts in Parliament to ensure that the rights of doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists to object to participating in abortions and other procedures against human life are legally protected. Bishop Mark Davies commended the Conscientious Objection (Medical Activities) Bill that was introduced into the House... Read More

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