by Michael McG | Oct 13, 2020 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The lead Catholic Bishop for Migrants and Refugees has called on people in the UK to take up Pope Francis’ call in Fratelli Tutti to oppose racism in all its manifestations. Speaking on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference at the start of Hate Crime...
by Michael McG | Jul 3, 2020 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
A bishop has warned that a proposed amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill will lead to “abortion on demand.”Bishop John Sherrington, the lead Catholic bishop for life issues said: “We are expecting the Report Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill to take place in week...
by Michael McG | Jun 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
“Actions speak louder than words.” was the message of Bishop of East Anglia Alan Hopes as he celebrated a Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich to show spiritual solidarity with frontline medical, care and voluntary workers across the country. “The Lord Jesus teaches...
by Michael McG | Jun 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Dear brothers and sisters, The Metropolitan Archbishops of England have written a pastoral message to us all regarding the announcement made by the Government that Acts of Public Worship may be held in a limited way as from July 4. First of all, may I take the...
by Michael McG | Jun 25, 2020 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Catholic and Anglican bishops from the Holy Land Coordination group have called on the UK government and parliamentarians to help prevent annexation of the West Bank, which could begin on July 1. Their intervention follows a recent statement by the Archbishop of...
by Michael McG | Jun 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Miscellaneous, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed the news that places of worship will be able to resume collective acts of worship from July 4.“This is welcome news for members of all religions in England,” he said. “I thank all who have worked hard to bring this about, not...
