Fired EWTN host: ‘I will never, ever, ever have regrets’ talking about race

Gloria Purvis, who was told after the 30th December broadcast of the EWTN radio show Morning Glory that the show was cancelled effective immediately, said she has no regrets using the show to discuss racial matters following the police killing of George Floyd last May. “I will never, ever, ever have regrets for shining the light of the... Read More

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July 24, 2020

Radio host Purvis pledges to address racism as she sees appropriate

Staunch pro-life advocate and radio program host Gloria Purvis said she considers racism as much a sin as abortion. Any time an affront to human dignity occurs, whether in the Catholic Church or across broader society, Purvis explained, people of faith are called to confront it. “Racism is demonic. It’s the influence of the evil... Read More

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July 17, 2020

BBC Radio 4 to broadcast ‘A Word for All Seasons’ from Yorkshire

As the ‘God Who Speaks’ Scripture initiative is extended through 2021 to take into account the cancellation of many non-digital events planned for this year, BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme comes from Yorkshire this weekend and focuses on a special Bible-focused service ‘A Word for All Seasons’. This year is the ‘Year of the... Read More

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May 13, 2020

Dermot O’Leary backs appeal to help poorest beat Covid-19

Catholic TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary has urged the British public to donate to a coronavirus appeal for people living in some of the poorest countries in the world. The X Factor host is backing UK aid agency CAFOD’s fundraising campaign so that those in developing countries hit by the pandemic “get some of... Read More

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April 28, 2020

CARE hopes halt to TV and radio gambling advertising during lockdown isn’t ‘too little, too late’

A Christian advocacy group has welcomed news that the UK’s largest gambling firms will remove all TV and radio advertising for games and products during the coronavirus lockdown. However, Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) said it hoped the move isn’t ‘too little, too late’. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said firms have voluntarily... Read More

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April 2, 2020

CATHOLIC UNIVERSE EXCLUSIVE: BBC Radio to air Catholic service for Easter Sunday celebrated by Cardinal Nichols amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Catholic Universe can exclusively reveal that BBC radio will broadcast a Catholic service for Easter Sunday celebrated by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Plans were confirmed this week after being set in motion when the Covid-19 pandemic ended public worship last month. “We are delighted that Cardinal Nichols has agreed to lead worship for BBC local... Read More

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November 8, 2018

Bishop offers support, prayers to all affected by proposed Michelin plant closure

The Bishop of Dunkeld has offered his support and prayers to all those affected by the proposed Michelin plant closure in Dundee. The firm announced that the tyre factory will close by mid-2020 after it deemed it “unsuitable” in the current climate. However, Michelin bosses have now given Scottish Economy Secretary Derek Mackay until the... Read More

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