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July 7, 2020

Too few countries set objective to eradicate homelessness, says Scotland’s First Minister

Too few countries around the world have set a clear objective to eradicate homelessness and rough sleeping, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Scotland’s First Minister praised events like the Homeless World Cup (HWC) for its “powerful combination” of bringing a strong community spirit and wanting greater equality for people. Ms Sturgeon was speaking in a video... Read More
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October 29, 2019

Thank God, he always tries for us all

Rugby hero Manu Tuilagi said the first person he thanked was God after his try had helped propel England into their first rugby world cup final for 12 years. Tuilagi, a Catholic who currently plays rugby union for Premiership side Leicester Tigers, scored in the second minute in England’s semi-final demolition victory against three-time world... Read More
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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
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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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August 23, 2019

International football needs educating on gender equality, Chaplain for Sport suggests

International football needs educating on gender equality, the Westminster Chaplain for Sport has suggested. His call comes after France’s Stephanie Frappart made history by becoming the first female referee to take charge of a major European men’s game in last week’s UEFA Super Cup final. However, despite this major step for gender equality in European... Read More
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August 22, 2019

Celtic’s ‘Holy Goalie’ recalls blessing controversy

Former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc said he still blesses himself before every match despite the backlash he received after making the sign of the cross during an Old Firm derby. The Polish keeper, who now plays for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, was at the centre of many controversies during his tenure at Celtic, with... Read More
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July 22, 2019

New children’s sports plan praised as fit for the future

Westminster’s Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has welcomed the Government’s plan to increase the amount of exercise for children. Children will have a greater opportunity to access 60 minutes of daily sport and physical activity, whether that be in school, after school or during weekends and holidays, under new Government plans. The School Sport and Activity... Read More
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July 15, 2019

Chaplain for Sport congratulates England on ‘magnificent’ Cricket World Cup victory

Westminster’s Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has congratulated the England cricket team on their “magnificent” World Cup victory. “Well done England. Congratulations on your first – and hopefully, I pray, not the last – Cricket World Cup,” Mgr Vladimir Felzmann told The Catholic Universe. “As with individuals so with teams under great management the virtue of... Read More
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May 4, 2019

Gambling described as today’s tobacco as chaplain and MP call for advert ban

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has joined calls for a ban on gambling advertising during all live sports coverage, saying gambling should be “relegated” to corner shops and betting slips. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann warned that youngsters are being “radicalised” by many sport stars who are promoting gambling on their jerseys and appear alongside various other... Read More
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April 11, 2019

School exclusions are a ‘pipeline to prison’, says rugby legend

School exclusions are a “pipeline to prison”, a Catholic former England rugby union legend has said. Lawrence Dallaglio explained that Alternative Provision (AP) – where children go once they have been expelled – has become a forgotten part of society. The 2003 World Cup winner set up charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks in 2008 to help those... Read More
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