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November 23, 2020

Pope to young people: Cry out with your life that Christ lives and reigns!

At the conclusion of the Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis announced that he has decided to transfer the diocesan celebration of World Youth Day (WYD) from Palm Sunday to Christ the King Sunday. In announcing the change, the Holy Father said: “The centre of the celebration remains the Mystery... Read More
News – Vatican
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August 19, 2020

Youth language criticised by archbishop

The Archbishop of Dublin has voiced his fear at the “growing racism and intolerant language” expressed by groups of young people in Ireland. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warned youngsters that their behaviour is “damaging” for society and to the people they target. “Racist intolerance is always dangerous language and is always a one-way street towards negativity... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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November 26, 2018

On-shelf labels to remind shoppers of food banks

On-shelf labels reminding shoppers about items needed by food banks have been introduced in a major supermarket after a trial saw donations triple. Products like tinned meat, fish and fruit in all UK Sainsbury’s stores are now being accompanied by signs. The idea was pitched by a group of teenagers working on a social project... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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July 13, 2018

Police uninjured as explosive devices thrown in continuing Derry unrest

Police have escaped further murder bids in Derry as rioters engaged in a sixth successive night of violence in the city. Two explosive devices were hurled at officers during the dissident republic fomented unrest in the city’s Bogside, with 74 petrol bombs also thrown. Three men were been arrested, one on suspicion of attempted murder.... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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September 29, 2017

Mexican Catholic youths transporting quake relief shot, robbed, raped

Members of a Catholic youth group were shot at and robbed as they transported earthquake relief to southern Mexico, leaving two volunteers hospitalised. Another volunteer was sexually assaulted. The youths belonged to the Catholic foundation Papa Francisco Pro Felicitas A.C. The attack occurred on 26th September, said a statement from the Archdiocese of Mexico City.... Read More
News – World
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September 6, 2017

Catholics turn out to support ‘dreamers’ after DACA rescinded

Mercy Sister Rita Parks stood near the large crowd in front of the White House that was almost silenced after US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced shortly after 11am on 5th September that the Trump administration was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, programme. “I’m astounded, saddened. I saw their faces, the... Read More
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