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Archbishop: Pray for parliamentarians and culture of life

Michael McG — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:08:28 +0000

In a Lenten statement, the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Reverend John Sherrington, clarifies the Church’s principled objection to the Terminally Ill (Adults) End of Life Bill and urges Catholics to pray for parliamentarians debating the Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords.Archbishop Sherrington, the lead bishop for life issues for the Bishops’ Conference, […]

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Assisted suicide ‘on the rocks’ says pressure group

Michael McG — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:54:31 +0000

An overwhelming 72% of peers who expressed an opinion in the debate on the first day of the committee stage spoke in opposition to the assisted suicide bill. An analysis of the speeches completed by Right to Life UK’s policy team, found that of the 47 peers who made speeches and took a position on the […]

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Cardinal: Task now is to ‘limit the damage’ of assisted dying vote

Michael McG — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:12:44 +0000

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has added his voice to those expressing disappointment after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons by 23 votes. Describing the outcome as a “watershed moment in the history of our country”, Cardinal Nichols said it fundamentally changes society’s long held values […]

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