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Church leaders in Scotland raise concerns over new hate crime laws
Church leaders have expressed concern that some passages in the Bible or the Catechism of the Catholic Church could be deemed offensive under Scotland’s new hate crime legislation and that “vexatious” complaints under the law are now likely. Source: Angelus News.
British archbishop says Catholics must fight euthanasia campaign
The United Kingdom is gripped by the “aggressive promotion” of doctor-assisted killing, according to a British archbishop who has urged Catholics to write to their local MPs to resist changes to laws prohibiting euthanasia. Source: Catholic Herald.
British cardinal offers prayers for King Charles III after cancer diagnosis
British Cardinal Vincent Nichols offered prayers for King Charles III after Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that the King would step away from some public duties amid treatment for cancer. Source: CNA.
UK bishops elevate St Winefride’s Well to national shrine status
The bishops of England and Wales have elevated St Winefride’s Well to the status of a national shrine. Source: Catholic Herald.
UK Catholic charities welcome court ruling against refugee transfer plan
Catholic charities in the United Kingdom are among those who have welcomed yesterday’s Supreme Court decision against the British Government’s plans to transfer people seeking asylum to Rwanda. Source: The Tablet.
Baby Indi dies after court orders life support be switched off
Indi Gregory, the British girl whose parents battled the British courts to have her life support extended, died yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Pope prays for British baby as life support withdrawn
Pope Francis is praying for baby Indi Gregory and her family as the critically ill British infant’s life support was withdrawn this weekend by a United Kingdom court order. Source: CNA.
Bishop claims marriage ‘disappearing’ in Britain
An English Catholic bishop says the shrinking number of marriages in Britain is causing negative social consequences, the implications of which are only beginning to be worked out, not least for the wellbeing of children. Source: Crux.
Crucifix of priest executed after Gunpowder Plot goes on display in UK convent
A crucifix that once belonged to a priest executed after England’s notorious Gunpowder Plot is on display in the country’s oldest operating convent, in the northern city of York. Source: Crux.