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January 30, 2021

Clergy must remain united with faithful, not become elitist, pope says

Members of the clergy should always remember they are part of the people of God and not an elite group that stands above the faithful, Pope Francis said. In a video message sent to Peruvian Bishop Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte of Trujillo, president of the Latin American bishops’ council, also known as CELAM, the pope said the council’s upcoming meeting with the... Read More
News – Vatican
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January 23, 2021

Amid pandemic, remain united in service, pope tells Venezuelan clergy

Pope Francis encouraged Venezuela’s bishops and priests to remain united in their pastoral mission to serve Catholics in the country amid the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In a video message to a virtual meeting of the country’s bishops and priests on 19th January, the pope encouraged them to not “act alone, isolated, self-sufficient, with... Read More
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June 26, 2020

Justice movements need people united behind strategic goals, King says

The cause of greater justice for all will be best served when people unite with a focus on reaching strategic goals, Bernice King told Vatican News. Racism can be defeated “first by refusing to turn a blind eye, by gathering information on the issues and by educating ourselves on the root causes and outcomes of... Read More
News – Vatican, News – World
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February 21, 2020

Bishop’s tribute to ‘treasured’ friend, Man United legend and Munich air disaster hero, Harry Gregg

An Irish bishop has paid tribute to Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, saying he “treasured” his friendship with the star. The Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Down and Connor, Anthony Farquhar, also revealed how the football legend helped to inspire his homilies to young people at confirmation services. The bishop, who attended Gregg’s... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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November 9, 2019

Chaplain backs Kick It Out and tells UEFA to get tough with football’s racists

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged UEFA to “ratchet up” sanctions against clubs if their supporters continue to misbehave and spout racial abuse. The call comes as anti-discrimination campaigners Kick It Out claimed the governing body of European football “missed an opportunity” to get tough on racism after it ordered Bulgaria to play their... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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September 16, 2019

Pope wanted apostles’ relics united to encourage Christian unity

Pope Francis said giving fragments of St Peter’s bones to the head of the church founded by Peter’s brother, St Andrew, was meant to be a reminder and encouragement of the journey toward Christian unity. In a letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Pope Francis explained in detail the reasons he sent him a... Read More
Catholic Times, News – Vatican, News – World
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September 14, 2019

Chaplain for Sport urges sport stars to follow in Vincent Kompany’s footsteps by helping to tackle homelessness

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged footballers to be more like former Manchester City star Vincent Kompany. His call comes following Kompany’s emotional return to the Etihad Stadium for his testimonial match, of which all proceeds went towards tackling homelessness in Manchester. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said he was a “great fan” of the Belgian... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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September 13, 2019

Top Premier League striker guest edits French Christian magazine

Chelsea striker Oliver Giroud is the guest editor of this month’s issue of French Christian magazine Jesus. As well as being the guest editor of the September edition of Jesus, the devout Christian French international serves as the cover star of the issue, due to be published on 19th September. Giroud, who celebrates his 33rd... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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August 24, 2019

Chaplain for Sport urges Government to intervene in sport’s racism issue

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged the Government to intervene in efforts to eradicate the “repellent scourge” of racism from sport. He urged the public to contact their MPs to make sure that they are actively stepping up attempts to do so. His call comes after Phil Neville called on the “football community” to... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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August 9, 2019

Man United’s new £80m man could have been an accountant, says Catholic school teacher

Former Catholic schoolboy and Manchester United’s £80million signing Harry Maguire could have been an accountant, according to his former teacher. Maguire recently said he is convinced his new team have a bright future ahead after completing his move to Old Trafford. The England defender signed a six-year contract, with the option of a further year,... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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