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05/07/2024

We’ll work with you for the Common Good, Cardinal Nichols tells Keir Starmer after Labour landslide.

After the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the General Election, bringing to an end 14 years of Conservative rule, Catholic groups have called on Sir Keir Starmer to unite the nation and support the weakest members of society.

28/06/2024

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• Bishop Arnold: Voting is a privilege
• Back brave nurses, says Caroline Farrow
• Pope shares AI concerns
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21/06/2024

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• Bishop Arnold: Environment overlooked in election debates
•'Vibrant' Catholic Parish Summit inspires parishes
• Pope jokes with comedians Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon at Vatican
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31/05/2024

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• Bishops set out election priorities
• Joy at ‘millennial saint’ Carlo Acutis canonisation
• ‘National tragedy’-Right To Life UK slam record abortion figures
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29/05/2024

'I get to see the impact here in a way I have never seen– it’s transformational.'

Manchester family swap suburbia for life on a ship in Sierra Leone:

A family from Manchester are celebrating a year away after swapping a comfortable suburban existence for life on a ship in Sierra Leone.

24/05/2024

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-New Westminster Mayor prioritises Catholic values
-Caroline Farrow: Parent-power + common sense return to s*x ed
-Police grill pro lifer for silently standing on street
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17/05/2024

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-Bishop Bosco ready to serve faithful of Clifton Diocese
-US slams UK over buffer zone arrests
-Irish singers The Priests call it a day after 50 years
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10/05/2024

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- 'Immense' role of migrants praised by Archbishop
-Caroline Farrow: Eurovision in 'bad taste'
-Catholic students welcomed to Parliament
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03/05/2024

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-Catholic Union celebrate faith cap removal
-Dragon's Den star Deborah backs Mary's Meals
-JRS UK: Public must speak out against Rwanda plan
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01/05/2024

'Lifting the cap will allow Catholics to open free schools.'

Catholic Union celebrates as Keegan agrees to lift faith schools cap.
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26/04/2024

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-Change Rwanda Bill now, say bishops
-CAFOD: Sudan needs aid now
-MSPs accused of ignoring women in buffer zones bill
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19/04/2024

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-Police protect pro-lifers as mob attacks Uni debate
-Abuse claims: Caldey Abbey approves independent review
-Scotland shocked as popular priest dies
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12/04/2024

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-'Let your light shine' HCPT Lourdes report
-More crucifix thefts at Salford churches
-Catholics ready to play major role in election
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10/04/2024

'Catholics in Salford are being targeted.'

‘Upset’ Salford church hit again by new thefts

Parishioners from Salford Catholic churches have been left shocked and reeling after yet more statues were stolen in what appears to be a series of targeted and organised thefts.

22/03/2024

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-Remarkable duo back CAFOD
-Manchester school 'shocked' by crucifix theft
- Caroline Farrow: Leave Princess of Wales alone
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15/03/2024

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-Britain's Got Talent Catholic pupil Malakai meets Bradley Cooper
-700 doctors call time on 24-week abortion limit
-Pope Francis: No hiding place in Church for abusers
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08/03/2024

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-Manchester Uni free speech claims labelled a joke after violence
- Barclay criticised for ignoring animal bill
-Lord Alton blasts France abortion move
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23/02/2024

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- Ukraine priest: Don't forget us on 2 year anniversary
-Caroline Farrow: Get involved with election
-Manchester pro-life group rejects 'misogyny' claims
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22/02/2024

'Prayer is a precious gift'

19,000% increase: 'Extraordinary' Southwark prayer campaign takes digital world by storm.

A Catholic multimedia prayer campaign has gone viral in its first week.

21/02/2024

‘We’ll continue to promote a culture of life’
Manchester uni pro-life students hit back at misogyny claims

Pro-life male students at Manchester university have hit back at accusations of misogyny and control by saying that they will continue to promote a culture of life on campus.

15/02/2024

'As Christians, we’re called to love everybody, regardless of race.'

Southwark parish praised as beacon of racial inclusion.

St Margaret’s of Scotland parish, Carshalton Beeches, in the Archdiocese of Southwark, is trailblazing in promoting racial and cultural inclusion in their church.

09/02/2024

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-Caroline Farrow: We should still welcome converts
-Catholic MP Mike Kane: Make your views known
-Public demand AI controls after Taylor Swift deepfake controversy

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01/02/2024

MPs protesting buffer zone changes seeking to ‘stamp out pro-life beliefs’, says pro-lifer.

A leading pro-life activist has criticised MPs who are pushing to remove silent prayer and free thought from buffer zone legislation.

01/02/2024

Breaking news: The ordination of Canon Christopher Whitehead as Bishop of Plymouth will no longer take place on 22 February, with a canonical process underway. Canon Whitehead has stepped back from active ministry whilst this process is ongoing.

The Episcopal Ordination of Canon Christopher Whitehead will not take place on 22 February 2024 as expected.

26/01/2024

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-Private prayer shouldn't be unlawful, say Catholic Union
-Bishops mark Holocaust Day with call to end antisemitism
-Bianca Jagger: Nicaragua left with spiritual vacuum

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25/01/2024

Caritas Salford: fundraisers wanted as more families fall into poverty trap.

A social action charity is urging supporters to put their running shoes on to make a difference.

19/01/2024

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- Cardinal Nichols laments 100 days of 'violence against innocent'
-IDS: Church must get tough on China
-Universe reader celebrates 100th birthday
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18/01/2024

The Chosen team ready for London red carpet treatment.

The team behind The Chosen, the popular TV series about the life of Jesus, is looking forward to its Season 4 Global Red Carpet Premiere in London on Monday 22nd January 2024.

15/01/2024

Pope Francis: I'm not thinking of resigning.

While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now.

12/01/2024

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-Scottish bishops worry at conversion therapy law
- Mark 10 mission shares hopes for 2024
- Caroline Farrow: can Arundel and Brighton plans be blueprint for renewal?
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