The former Catholic Bishop of Derry, Dr Edward Daly, whose photograph became the iconic image of Bloody Sunday, has been added to a prominent list of the UK’s most influential people. Bishop Daly has been included in the latest update of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, which added the biographies of 228 men and […]
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A little Staffie who was found tied up in a Catholic church with a heart-wrenching note from his former owner is to be reunited with his family. The seven-year-old Staffie, named Cracker by the RSPCA, was found tied up next to the altar at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Blackpool on 18th December with […]
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Bishops from Europe and North America visiting for the annual Holy Land Co-ordination said countries must reject political or economic support for settlements but address security concerns of Israel and the right of all to live in safety. ‘Our governments must do more to meet their responsibilities for upholding international law and protecting human dignity. […]
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The Football Association’s (FA) deal with Bet365 is further evidence of the “extremely troubling relationship” between the sport and the gambling industry, a Christian advocacy group has said. Sports Minister Nigel Adams said the FA has confirmed it will not be renewing the deal with the betting firm when it comes up for renewal, and […]
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Welsh actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce have both received Oscar nominations for their performances in The Two Popes. Pryce, 72, has been nominated for best leading actor for his portrayal of Pope Francis in the Netflix film, while Sir Anthony, 82, has received a nomination for best supporting actor for his role as […]
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A Christian charity has welcomed the banning of credit card gambling as a “proactive and positive step”. From 14th April, people wanting to place bets online will have to do so by using either a debit card or through cash deposited into an account, following a major shake-up of rules announced by the industry regulator. […]
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A former chaplain to the Queen has warned the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not to choose celebrity love over dutiful love. Dr Gavin Ashenden, who was received into the Catholic Church last month, expressed his disapproval at the couple’s choice ‘to put their own self-interests before their public duty and family’. The controversy began […]
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The Primate of All-Ireland has welcomed a new political agreement that restores the suspended democratic institutions set up as part of the peace process in Northern Ireland. The legislative assembly and governing executive – established on a cross-community power-sharing basis between parties representing both the Catholic and Protestant communities – collapsed more than three years […]
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Dr Edward P. Echlin, died 23rd December 2019. Renowed eco-theologian and organic gardener Dr Edward P. Echlin died on 23rd December, aged 89. He was a man proud to did his theological thinking with his hands firmly in the soil. He was born on 15th January 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and entered the Society […]
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Glasgow’s Old Firm rivals have been urged to come together in a bid to “stamp out” sectarianism from Scottish football. The call comes after footage emerged on social media showing Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, 23, being subjected to such abuse in Glasgow city centre. The video shows the Colombia international, who joined Rangers on a […]
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