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Euthanasia United Kingdom

Cardinal issues warning as British MPs prepare to debate euthanasia bill

The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has warned people to “be careful what you wish for” as British MPs prepare to debate a new bill to allow assisted suicide. Source: The Tablet.

Abuse crisis United Kingdom

Abuse crisis sees Mass attendance drop in England and Wales

The abuse crisis in the Church has contributed to a third of Catholics in England and Wales reducing their attendance of Mass or stopping going altogether, according to a new report by Durham University. Source: Catholic Herald.

Refugees United Kingdom

Catholic charity says English Channel deaths a ‘horrendous tragedy’

After four people – including a two-year-old boy – died attempting to cross the English Channel, the Jesuit Refugee Service UK said tightening enforcement of immigration laws “is not a solution”. Source: Crux. 

Religious Orders United Kingdom

Augustinian friars return to shrine for first time in 500 years

Members of the Augustinian Order will return to serve at the UK’s Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady at Walsingham for the first time in nearly 500 years. Source: Catholic Herald.

Modern Slavery United Kingdom

Stella Maris UK calls on Government to protect people in fishing industry

After a television documentary accused a Scottish fishing company of modern-day slavery, a Catholic charity is calling on Britain’s Home Office to do more to protect people in the fishing industry. Source: Crux.

United Kingdom

Violence threatens social values: UK bishops say

Catholic bishops in the United Kingdom are praying for peace amid rioting sparked by the tragic stabbing of several children at a dance class last week, saying “such violence threatens the values of our society”. Source: National Catholic Register.

United Kingdom

UK religious leaders call for prayers after children stabbed to death

Liverpool Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP was among religious leaders across the UK who called for prayers after three children were stabbed to death in Southport, England. Source: The Tablet.

Politics United Kingdom

Archbishop of Westminster congratulates Starmer on election win

The Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vincent Nichols congratulated new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Labour’s historic election victory that saw many senior prominent Catholic MPs lose their seats. Source: The Tablet.

Liturgy United Kingdom

British public figures oppose ‘banishment’ of Latin Mass from parishes

A group of 48 British public figures has signed a letter published in The Times opposing further restrictions on the celebration of the Mass in the old rite. Source: The Tablet.