Congo Bishops Warn Of New Threat
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have condemned rebel violence in the east of the country, highlighting attempted Islamisation, the forced conversion of prisoners and the deaths of thousands – including children. In a statement received by...
Caritas Publishes Second Newsletter
Caritas Middlesbrough – the umbrella group for the many organisations in the diocese engaged in social outreach work – has produced its second newsletter. You can read the newsletter here…
Mini Vinnies And SVP Bring Easter Joy
St Aelred’s, York, Mini Vinnies and the adult SVP worked together to bring some extra cheer to 50 older parishioners this Easter. Each gift bag contained a pot of hyacinths, a packet of chocolate biscuits and a handmade Easter card from the Mini Vinnies. The sun...
23,000 Iraqi Christians Return After Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq has given fresh impetus this Easter to a movement of Iraqi Christians returning to their homeland after fleeing genocide at the hands of Daesh (ISIS). One month on from the papal visit, which took in Baghdad, Mosul, Ur and Erbil,...
