Christian MP appointed as PM’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Christian MP Fiona Bruce has been appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson MP as his Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. On announcing the appointment this week, Mr Johnson said: “The UK is absolutely committed to protecting the inalienable right to freedom of religion and belief, at home and around the world. “As we... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Human rights of people on the move must be protected, says UN nuncio

People on the move – refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and victims of human smuggling – are “some of the world’s most vulnerable people,” said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who heads the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. They have “no fewer human rights than lawful residents,” he added. “We must avoid, as... Read More

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November 18, 2020

May Christians face pandemic in unity, says Anglican leader

With all the uncertainty and suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Christian leaders have a duty to live out the Gospel of hope, said the leader of the Anglican Communion. Everyone is facing the same storm, and “we should seek to look after ourselves and our communities, drawing strength and courage from one another and... Read More

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September 27, 2020

Bishops hail new declaration eliminating state religion in Sudan

Sudanese people can now “worship and practice their various religious beliefs without fear”, said the general secretary of the Sudanese bishops’ conference. The official, Fr Peter Suleiman, welcomed Sudan’s decision to separate religion and state. In early September, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Abdel al-Hilu, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North rebel group, signed a declaration that... Read More

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September 16, 2020

New bill may stifle freedom of conscience and religion, Malta bishops warn

Catholic bishops in Malta said that while they support equality and are against discrimination, they are concerned that two new bills meant to protect people’s rights would instead threaten personal freedoms. ‘Freedom of thought, freedom of conscience and freedom of religion for all persons living in Malta and Gozo have so far always been safeguarded... Read More

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June 27, 2020

Facebook to ban adverts containing hate speech

Facebook is banning adverts containing claims people of a specific race, religion or sexual orientation are a threat to others as part of measures to tackle hate speech, its founder has said. Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday that the company wanted to do more to prohibit “divisive and inflammatory language that has been used to... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Catholic school heads unite to oppose RE changes

The headteacher of every Catholic school in Wales has written to the First Minister asking him to rethink his Government’s proposed changes to Religious Education. The headteachers of more than 80 Welsh Catholic schools have signed a joint letter asking the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, to stop the proposed legislation surrounding RE which specifically... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Beware of ‘radical nationalists’ trying to use Christianity, Jesuit writes

Using religion to prop up an exaggerated sense of nationalism perverts healthy patriotism in its attempts to solidify national identity by excluding some members of society, said an essay in an influential Jesuit journal. “In some countries, a form of religious-cultural nationalism is back in vogue. Religion is exploited both to obtain popular support and... Read More

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May 22, 2020

SIGNIS: Catholic media vital for accurate news, stories of faith, hope

The president of SIGNIS urged the world’s bishops as the “chief storyteller” in their diocese to use all media at their disposal to “make known” stories “of faith and hope” and of local Catholic heroes who exemplify Christ’s love to give people courage in “difficult times,” like this current pandemic. Catholic media outlets also can... Read More

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