Assisted Dying Is Assisted Suicide By Any Other Name
In the next weeks, we face an unprecedented attach on the sanctity of life, with Baroness Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill 2021, which received its First Reading in the House of Lords and is due its Second Reading with full debate on Friday October 15.The term “assisted...
Church Calls For End To The Arms Trade
Catholic bishops and organisations have voiced their opposition to the arms trade, as the UK prepares to host one of the world’s largest arms fairs next week. The DSEI arms fair takes place in London from September 14 to 17, bringing together governments...
Covid-19 Route Map: Step 4 Guidance
Please find below the information sent by Bishops’ Conference on Thursday July 15. In order to help people feel safe and secure in our churches, I strongly recommend that we maintain the wearing of masks, social distancing, the service of stewards and the standard of...
Church Works To Defeat Assisted Dying Bill
A message from Bishop Terry… The Meacher Bill on “Assisted Dying” is currently awaiting its second reading in the House of Lords.The Department for Social Justice (DSJ) of the Bishops’ Conference is working with allied organisations to defeat this. Alongside...
