Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

Addressing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking. “The common good demands that access to justice, political representation, and the recognition of the dignity of others... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Ukrainian Catholics called to remember and pray for victims of virus and racism

The Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the United States have invited clergy, religious and lay Catholics to remember and pray for victims of the coronavirus, victims of racism “or acts of police brutality” and victims of protests by celebrating a “Panakhyda,” or requiem service, at the end of the Divine Liturgy on 28th June. “Week by... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Call for urgent meeting of party leaders over victims payment delays

There has been a call for an urgent meeting of Stormont’s party leaders to be called over the delay in delivering payments to Troubles victims. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he has written to the leaders of Northern Ireland’s other major parties to work together to resolve the impasse over the victims payment scheme. Westminster... Read More

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May 11, 2020

Catholic priests and nuns were among those killed by Nazis

The Nazis’ systematic persecution and genocide led to the deaths of 6 million Jews in Europe, but Catholic priests and nuns were also among their victims. Half of all Poland’s Catholic priests, monks and nuns suffered repression during the six years of World War II, with more than 2,800 killed at Nazi and Soviet hands.... Read More

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May 4, 2020

Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine

Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis included mention of victims of domestic violence. “Sometimes there is domestic violence. Let us pray for families so that they go on in peace with creativity and patience during this quarantine,” the pope said today,... Read More

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May 1, 2020

Pope prays for anonymous victims of coronavirus

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many countries to dig mass graves for countless victims, Pope Francis offered his daily morning Mass for the deceased who remain unknown. “Let us pray for the dead, those who have died from the pandemic,” the pope said on 30th April at the start of the livestreamed Mass in the... Read More

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April 30, 2020

Catholic bishops call on parishes to give practical support victims of domestic abuse

The Domestic Abuse Group of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued guidance on how Catholic parishes can support victims of domestic abuse during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the UK-wide Covid-19 lockdown began on 23rd March, there has been a 49 per cent increase in calls and online requests for help relating... Read More

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April 7, 2020

Suspected modern slavery victims can stay at safe houses during pandemic

Suspected victims of modern slavery will be able to stay in safe houses for three months during the coronavirus outbreak, the Home Office said. People referred through the UK’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) will continue to be able to access support and Government-funded accommodation. They would usually be assisted to find new accommodation after 45... Read More

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April 4, 2020

Christian group urges Government to issue guidance to support modern slavery victims amid Covid-19 pandemic

A Christian advocacy group reiterated its calls for the Government to issue new guidance for public authorities on identifying and helping victims of modern slavery during the Covid-19 pandemic. The call from Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) comes after the latest statistics revealed that the number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the... Read More

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August 31, 2019

Young are ‘silent victims’ of the UK’s growing gambling problem

The Government must take action to tackle the “silent epidemic” of problem gambling among young people, a Christian advocacy group has urged. The call comes after a new report warned that betting firms are flouting advertising regulations by encouraging children to engage with gambling adverts for esports tournaments. “Betting companies are getting around advertising rules... Read More

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Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

Ukrainian Catholics called to remember and pray for victims of virus and racism

Call for urgent meeting of party leaders over victims payment delays

Catholic priests and nuns were among those killed by Nazis

Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine

Pope prays for anonymous victims of coronavirus

Catholic bishops call on parishes to give practical support victims of domestic abuse

Suspected modern slavery victims can stay at safe houses during pandemic

Christian group urges Government to issue guidance to support modern slavery victims amid Covid-19 pandemic

Young are ‘silent victims’ of the UK’s growing gambling problem

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