Scottish bishops finalise plans for church reopenings
June 4, 2020
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Safety measures and liturgical guidelines which will inform the reopening of churches have been finalised by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
English bishops express solidarity with US protests against racism
June 4, 2020
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Two English bishops say they “stand in solidarity” with anti-racism protests in the United States, declaring that “racism is an evil which must be opposed.”
Assembly rejects ‘imposition’ of abortion regulations on Northern Ireland
June 3, 2020
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favour of a motion rejecting the “imposition” of abortion legislation by Westminster
Bishops join woman with Down syndrome in call to change N Ireland abortion law
June 2, 2020
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Bishops in Northern Ireland have strongly backed a call by a campaigner with Down syndrome to reject a law permitting abortion up to birth on grounds of disability
Britain must stand in solidarity with Hong Kong, says bishop
June 2, 2020
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Bishop Lang said he was ‘deeply concerned by the continuing erosion of autonomy, suppression of political freedoms, and violent response to peaceful protests’ in the territory
‘It’s a pretty huge hit to take’: Lockdown deals blow to Catholic publishers
June 2, 2020
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Catholic publishers in Britain are turning to social media and online sales in an effort to survive the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
Cardinal Nichols: It’s time for ‘phased opening of our churches’
May 30, 2020
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The cardinal questioned why churches must remain closed while non-essential shops can re-open
Nuns put altar bread production on hold as they weather pandemic
May 29, 2020
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Normally, St Cecilia’s Abbey produces millions of hosts a year, bringing revenue to the community of Benedictine nuns on the Isle of Wight.
BBC impartiality is a sham. But social conservatives already knew that
May 29, 2020
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The Corporation is not some neutral umpire but a potent actor in the nation’s affairs
Pope Francis to join Anglican archbishops for Pentecost service
May 29, 2020
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Pope Francis will take part in an online service with the Anglican archbishops of Canterbury and York on the feast of Pentecost
MPs propose bill to ban late abortions for cleft palate, cleft lip and club foot
May 29, 2020
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A cross-party group of MPs have launched a bill to ban late-term abortions carried out on the grounds of minor physical abnormalities.
Island in English Channel permits public Masses as UK churches remain closed
May 28, 2020
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The island of Guernsey will permit what may be the first public Masses in the British Isles since the coronavirus lockdown from Monday