PM praises ‘selfless stoicism’ of churches through the pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly thanked churches for the role they have played during lockdown and recognised the “selfless stoicism” Christians have demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. “I want to say a great big thank you because over the past year or so I have seen over and over again the teachings of Jesus... Read More

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February 18, 2021

New Italian prime minister cites pope in first parliamentary address

In his first speech to lawmakers, Italy’s new prime minister, Mario Draghi, cited Pope Francis’ words regarding humanity’s failure in caring for the environment. Addressing the lower house of the Italian parliament on 17th February, Draghi laid out his plan for guiding Italy through the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the post-pandemic challenges the country will... Read More

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November 5, 2020

Lord Alton urges PM to rethink ‘draconian’ public worship ban

Lord David Alton of Liverpool has urged the Prime Minister to rethink his “draconian” decision to ban public worship as part of the new winter lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Catholic peer warned that underestimating the importance of a person’s religious beliefs could not only threaten the principle of religious freedom but jeopardise... Read More

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June 3, 2020

PM opens door to ‘route to citizenship’ for 3 million people in Hong Kong

Boris Johnson is ready to open the door to nearly three million Hong Kong citizens if China imposes a new security law that critics say would rob the territory of its autonomy. The Prime Minister, writing in The Times, has offered to make what he says would be one of the ‘biggest changes’ in the... Read More

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May 8, 2020

Pro-lifers urge PM to withdraw legislation imposing abortion on Northern Ireland

Pro-life campaigners are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to withdraw legislation which imposes abortion on demand on Northern Ireland ahead of the House of Commons debate next Tuesday, 12th May. The Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 were introduced in March. However, the regulations must be approved by Parliament before 17th May or they will cease to have effect.... Read More

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April 16, 2020

MAJOR APPEAL: Catholic publisher calls on PM to re-open churches

The Universe Media Group is calling on the government to allow the re-opening of all Catholic churches as soon as possible. In a letter sent on Tuesday to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Catholic publisher is asking that the government recognises that “our Catholic churches provide essential services to the public”, and that limited... Read More

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April 2, 2020

PM must step up global aid to help world’s poorest through Covid-19, say MPs

Over 200 MPs and peers have written to the Prime Minister urging him to do more to protect the world’s poorest during the coronavirus pandemic. Cross-party signatories of the letter, including Tory MP and former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt, are calling on the Government to step up global aid as coronavirus spreads to developing nations... Read More

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February 19, 2020

Mother of girl kidnapped by Boko Haram asks PM to help get her daughter released

The mother of a girl kidnapped by Boko Haram has issued a plea to the Prime Minister to help rescue her daughter. On 19th February 2018, Leah Sharibu was taken from her school in Dapchi, north-eastern Nigeria, along with 109 of her classmates. Now aged 16, Leah is thought to be the only one of... Read More

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July 24, 2019

Christians urge new PM Boris to prioritise peace

As Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minster today members of the Network of Christian Peace Organisations, including Pax Christi – the international Catholic movement for peace, have written an open letter calling for the new government to work to ensure a peaceful resolution to the current tensions with Iran as well as seeking security throughout the... Read More

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PM must step up global aid to help world’s poorest through Covid-19, say MPs

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