15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 bullet 0 4000 1 horizontal https://thecatholicuniverse.com 300 true 0 1
SUBSCRIBE
theme-sticky-logo-alt
theme-logo-alt

THE NEWS SITE YOU’LL HAVE FAITH IN

Please assign a Header Menu.
poppy
January 7, 2020

English football club charged over alleged sectarian chants aimed at Catholic player

An English Football League (EFL) Championship club has been charged by the Football Association (FA) in connection with allegations of sectarian abuse aimed at high-profile Irish Catholic midfielder James McClean. The charge against Barnsley relates to chants heard during their Sky Bet Championship clash against Stoke City at Oakwell on 9th November, which the Potters... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
November 10, 2018

Campaigners urge football associations to take ‘robust approach’ to anti-Irish abuse

Campaigners have urged the English and Scottish football associations to tackle anti-Irish racism after James McClean and Neil Lennon were targeted by supporters. Both McClean and Lennon have recently claimed they are being targeted and treated differently because they are Irish Catholics. Stoke City midfielder McClean received a warning from the English Football Association on... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
November 6, 2018

McClean claims he is treated differently for being an Irish Catholic

Stoke City’s James McClean has claimed that he is being treated differently because he is an Irish Catholic. The 29-year-old winger has been warned by the Football Association (FA) for his use of an offensive word on social media but will face no further action from the governing body. The warning came after McClean criticised... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
May 17, 2016

Mexican bishop calls for compassion for people growing poppies

A Catholic bishop in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero has called for compassion toward the impoverished populations harvesting opium poppies out of necessity, saying such people are not sinners and are neglected by the government. He asked the army to stop fumigating small farmers’ poppy fields “until there are other options for opium poppy... Read More
News – World
, , , , , , , , ,

MOST READ THIS WEEK

Transcript shows pope’s distinctio...
Poor Clares of Arundel top charts with d...
Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened f...
Breakfast: Is it the most important meal...
Irish archbishops seek meeting with Taoi...

Social Network

CULTURE:

November 25, 2020
Fans can return to elite sports events from next week, says Culture Secretary

EDUCATION:

November 27, 2020
New trustee appointment for Bambisanani Partnership

TRAVEL:

October 11, 2020
The race is on to protect Africa’s wildlife – here’s how to help
GBPPound sterling
EUREuro
AUDAustralian dollar
CADCanadian dollar
USDUnited States (US) dollar
INRIndian rupee
SGDSingapore dollar