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December 14, 2020

Italian activists propose peaceful alternatives to bombs for Saudi Arabia

Cheese, prosthetics and hydrogen generators for cars are some of the products local activists are proposing for the possible conversion of an arms factory in Italy’s southern Sardinia region if a government ban on bomb exports to Saudi Arabia continues. What will be important, Fr Angelo Pittau told the Catholic newspaper, Avvenire, is making sure the... Read More
News – World
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October 16, 2020

When looking to future, include most vulnerable, Catholics tell G-20 forum

Covid-19 provides an opportunity for people to prepare the future, and religious leaders have an opportunity to make sure that preparation includes the world’s most vulnerable, said Catholic participants in the annual G-20 Interfaith Forum. Leaders and representatives of major religions and global policy institutions are currently participating in a four day meeting streamed from... Read More
News – World
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June 21, 2019

Pax Christi ‘determined’ to stop arms trade following Campaign Against Arms Trade’s landmark legal challenge

An international Catholic peace movement has said it is “determined” to stop the arms trade by building on a landmark legal challenge that resulted in the UK Government halting new arms export licences to Saudi Arabia. The Government announced that it will temporarily halt the granting of new licences to export arms to Saudi Arabia... Read More
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September 13, 2018

Arms trade ‘drenched in blood’, says Pax Christi, amid condemnation of Saudi exports

The international Catholic Movement for peace, Pax Christi, is urging Catholic Universe readers to “stop the arms trade”, amid strong condemnation of the UK’s continuing arms exports to Saudi Arabia. The call comes after Foreign Office minister Alistair Burt defended the UK selling arms to Saudi Arabia after coalition forces carried out a deadly air... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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June 23, 2018

Celtic’s founding Brother in beautiful tribute

A limited edition boxed set commemorating the life of the Irish Marist Brother who founded Celtic Football Club is available for purchase. The set, celebrating the life of Br Walfrid, the founding father of the Hoops, has been produced on behalf of Glasgow arts group The Nine Muses, which owns both brotherwalfridart. co.uk and the... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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June 16, 2018

Football stars can help beat obesity says chaplain

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has called on the Government to team up with the FA to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said football stars could help drive home the right messages on these key issues if “they make clear statements to children that obesity and rotten teeth are not... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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June 13, 2018

Pope launches appeal that World Cup in Russia helps promote peace

As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and football fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.” “May this important sports event become an occasion for encounter, dialogue and fraternity between different cultures and religions, promoting solidarity and peace between nations,”... Read More
News – Vatican, News – World
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