Mary shows how to turn fear into invitation to hear God’s call, says pope

There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said. “It is putting our life in the Lord’s hands, that he be the one who guides us. We can all pray like this, almost without words,” the pope said during his weekly... Read More

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September 24, 2020

50 MPs back call for national day of reflection to remember Covid-19 deaths

Fifty MPs are supporting a charity’s call for a national day of reflection to mark the loss of life during the coronavirus pandemic. Former Conservative cabinet ministers Esther McVey and Stephen Crabb, former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell, and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron are all backing the call, which comes six months on... Read More

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August 28, 2019

Retired pope responds to criticism of his reflection on abuse crisis

Responding to criticism of notes he published about the roots of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, retired Pope Benedict XVI said the fact that the critiques barely mentioned God proved his point. ‘As far as I can see, in most reactions to my contribution, God does not appear at all,’ which is ‘exactly what I... 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

June 10, 2018

Faith leaders praised for Grenfell tragedy response

Faith communities have been praised for their response to last year’s Grenfell Tower blaze amid calls to learn from the tragedy. The distinctive ethos of faith communities enabled and encouraged them to respond with openness, hospitality and religious sensitivity to those in need, according to a new report marking the first anniversary of the fire.... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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