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April 13, 2021

Police officers express ‘deep regret’ over shutting church during Good Friday service

Police officers have said they “deeply regret” any upset caused by shutting down a Good Friday service at a Catholic church in London. Two Metropolitan Police officers attended a service at Christ the King Polish Catholic Church in Balham, south London, on Divine Mercy Sunday 11th April to address the congregation about the incident. Officers... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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July 3, 2020

Broad criticism of NYPD unfairly tarnishes police officers, says US cardinal

Utilising personal stories from his interactions with the New York Police Department, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a newspaper column that the city’s police officers deserve better treatment and broad support on the job. Writing in the New York Post, Cardinal Dolan said police officers deserve to be recognised for the heroic work they... Read More
News – World
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October 29, 2018

US bishops condemn shooting at synagogue, all ‘acts of hate’

The US Catholic bishops stand with “our brothers and sisters of the Jewish community,” the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops said after an horrific shooting in Pittsburgh at the Tree of Life Synagogue, described as a hub of Jewish life in that city. The shooting occurred on 27th October during a morning... Read More
Catholic Times, News – Vatican, News – World
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October 29, 2018

Pope calls deadly attack on synagogue an inhumane act of violence

Pope Francis prayed for those affected by a deadly attack inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, calling it an act of inhumane violence. “We are all hurt by this inhumane act of violence,” the pope said on 28th October, the day after a gunman, shouting anti-Semitic insults, killed 11 people in the Tree of Life synagogue. “May... Read More
Catholic Times, News – Vatican, News – World
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October 11, 2018

Catholic PSNI officers not sent to own communities due to dissident threat

Catholic police officers in Northern Ireland are not sent to their home communities due to the threat from dissident republican terrorists, Ireland’s justice committee has heard. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said in an ideal world a Gael from Co Tyrone would be stationed there. However, he said this is not the case due... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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October 10, 2018

Vatican flag flying ‘could be an offence in Scotland’

A Labour MSP has called for a review into a Police Scotland document, which states that it could be a criminal offence to fly the Vatican flag. James Kelly, Scottish Labour and Co-op MSP for Glasgow, has urged Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf to order a review on the document containing a list of flags that... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – Vatican
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October 9, 2018

Government urged to back Bill to end brutal re-trafficking cycle

In a major debate on modern slavery taking place at Westminster today, MPs will call on the Government to throw its full backing behind new legislation that will massively improve levels of support given to victims of modern slavery. Under the current system, victims receive support while the authorities decide whether or not there is... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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July 13, 2018

Police uninjured as explosive devices thrown in continuing Derry unrest

Police have escaped further murder bids in Derry as rioters engaged in a sixth successive night of violence in the city. Two explosive devices were hurled at officers during the dissident republic fomented unrest in the city’s Bogside, with 74 petrol bombs also thrown. Three men were been arrested, one on suspicion of attempted murder.... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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June 30, 2018

Fr Valentine backs prison team to surprise Vatican cricketers

Fr Valentine Erhahon believes a cricket team from HMP/YOI Isis Prison will beat the famous Vatican side when they meet during the clerics’ highly anticipated tour of England next month. His confident words came following a practice match at HMP/YOI Isis which included prisoners, officers and staff, held in order to select a side to... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – Vatican
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July 13, 2016

Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers

In the week since five Dallas area police officers were gunned down, thousands have gathered in churches, parks, plazas, parking lots and a symphony hall to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country. On the evening of 7th July, as a march and... Read More
News – World
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