Bishops say UK should eliminate nuclear arsenal and use money for poor

The UK should “forsake” its nuclear arsenal and spend the money it saves on helping the poorest people of society, Catholic bishops have said. In a statement, Scottish and English bishops said the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons offered an opportunity to build peace through dialogue rather than the threat of mutual destruction. They... Read More

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November 11, 2020

Welsh Minister axes exams and puts her faith in teachers

There will be no end of year exams for GCSE, A-level and AS-level students in Wales next summer, the Welsh Government has said. Wales’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams said the Government would work with schools and colleges to use teacher-managed assessments in place of exams, as it remains impossible to guarantee a level playing field... Read More

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October 21, 2020

Archbishop disappointed as Welsh churches close amid ‘firebreak’ measures

Wales will enter a two-week ‘firebreak’ Covid lockdown from 23rd October to relieve pressure on the health service and slow the spread of the virus in the country. Church doors will close for public worship until 9th November. Whilst praying that the ‘firebreak’ will reduce the level and speed of infections, the Archbishop of Cardiff, George... Read More

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October 21, 2020

Welsh Government risks ‘losing the trust of the Catholic community’

The Catholic Education Service has made it clear to the Welsh Government that they risk ‘losing the trust of the Catholic community’ in Wales if they continue with their planned changes to Religious Education in Catholic schools. Angela Keller, CES Wales Adviser, made these comments while giving evidence to the Senedd’s Children, Young People and... Read More

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September 25, 2020

Bishops in England and Wales welcome the release of Samaritanus bonus

The Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a new letter, Samaritanus bonus, The Good Samaritan, on the care for persons in the critical and terminal phases of life. The letter recognises that there is currently a need for “a moral and practical clarification” regarding the care of those who are nearing the... Read More

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August 26, 2020

What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?

The Government has tweaked the rules for face coverings in schools in England after coming under pressure to follow Scotland’s example, where older pupils will be required to wear face coverings in between lessons from next week. Here, we look at the policy on face coverings in schools across the UK. – What measures have... Read More

Education

August 13, 2020

Catholics unite to call for enhanced Gift Aid scheme

The Catholic Union, Caritas Social Action Network, and Catholic Bishops in England and Wales have called for a higher rate of Gift Aid to be introduced in response to coronavirus. In their letter to the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, the Catholic groups highlight the ‘perfect storm’ faced by many charities at this time – with... Read More

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