Pontins changes working practices after anti-Irish policy revealed

Holiday park operator Pontins has agreed to change its working practices following revelations that it kept a blacklist of Irish surnames in an attempt to screen out bookings from Gypsies and Travellers. Fr Daniel Mason, the national Catholic chaplain to Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, said the blacklist would not be a surprise to the Travelling... Read More

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September 27, 2020

Tyson Fury calls on Boris Johnson to help fight racism against Travellers

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to clamp down on racism against Travellers. The Catholic boxer recently posted a video of a protest march in Morecambe and Lancaster on Twitter, along with the message, ‘It’s NOT OK to be racist to travellers’ amid claims that local pubs had refused... Read More

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May 7, 2020

Bishop calls on Government to tackle disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities

Bishop Paul McAleenan has urged the Government to tackle the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities. His call comes following the announcement of Public Health England’s inquiry into the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Bishop McAleenan said: “While people from all backgrounds are suffering, the experiences of Catholic... Read More

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April 28, 2020

Irish Chaplaincy offers contact service for anyone in Ireland with concerns about vulnerable older family or friends isolated in London

The Irish Chaplaincy in London has offered a contact service for anyone in Ireland who is concerned about vulnerable older family or friends isolated in the English capital. The Irish Chaplaincy in London is a registered charity which provides an outreach service to three main groups: elderly Irish people (the Seniors’ Project); prisoners and to... Read More

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February 9, 2020

Racial Justice Sunday: MP backs Church policy on Travellers

Conor McGinn MP has been joined by members from across the House of Commons in welcoming the Catholic Church’s focus on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities this Racial Justice Sunday. An Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled by Mr McGinn recognises the valuable contribution that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities make to the Church and to... Read More

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January 26, 2018

Westminster Cathedral Mass for members of the Travelling community

The Catholic Church “is committed to the welfare of all ethnic groups”, the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has stated. Bishop Paul McAleenan, who is also the Catholic Bishop with oversight for Ethnic Chaplaincies, pointed out that one particular group that are often “misunderstood” is the Traveller community. “Those who are familiar with the Traveller community... Read More

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August 2, 2017

Tourism should benefit both travellers and local communities, Vatican says

While tourism can broaden travellers’ horizons and improve local economies, it cannot be seen as being part of ‘sustainable development’ unless it includes respect for workers’ rights, the local culture and the environment, said Cardinal Peter Turkson. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, noted the cardinal, who... Read More

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February 12, 2017

Travellers need more help to integrate and end inequality

The Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ) has highlighted the continued disadvantages faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. The independent charity, which was established in 1984, submitted a response to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. The inquiry looked at the progress made over... Read More

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July 6, 2016

Support pastoral care, respect rights of seafarers, Vatican says

The hard work and dangers that mark the lives of most seafarers demand people’s attention, said the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travellers. Not only must their human and labour rights be protected, they also need spiritual care, the council said, urging the world’s bishops “to establish and support the maritime apostolate as ‘a visible... Read More

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