A woman with Down Syndrome has launched a landmark case against the UK Government over its abortion law, which allows for abortions up to birth for babies with the condition. Heidi Crowter, 24, from Coventry, has joined forces with Cheryl Bilsborrow from Preston, whose two-year-old son Hector also has Down Syndrome, and the pair intend […]
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The attack on a Muslim prayer leader at a London mosque “strikes at the heart of all that we hold to be sacred”, a Catholic bishop has said. The auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, Paul McAleenan, condemned last week’s knife attack at London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park, in which a knifeman stabbed muezzin Raafat Maglad […]
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The Bishop for Migrants has warned that traffickers will “seek every opportunity to abuse new immigration policies” after the Government announced proposed changes to the system. The Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark, Patrick Lynch, said the government must establish safeguards to ensure the protection of vulnerable people. His comments come after the Government set out a […]
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Shrove Tuesday is that time of year when we tuck into pancakes, sweet or savoury, to mark the start of Lent, a time when we traditionally give something up during the 40 days leading up to Easter. It might be perennial favourites like sweets, chocolates, crisps, or bad habits such as smoking, too much alcohol, […]
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Catholic boxer Tyson Fury celebrated becoming heavyweight champion of the world by praising and giving thanks to God. The self-proclaimed Gypsy King, who hails from Wythenshawe, Manchester, was crowned WBC heavyweight champion following his emphatic victory over America’s Deontay Wilder at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday 22nd February. The Briton produced a […]
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The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged the Government to prioritise young people’s health, not just their academic achievements, as he suggested that polluted air can be “just as lethal” as knife crime. His call came in response to a report warning that sports training grounds in English cities are suffering from polluted air, which […]
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Westminster’s Chaplain for Sport has joined calls urging Tottenham Hotspur fans to stop using the word ‘Yid’ during terrace chants. The calls come after the definition of the word ‘Yid’ in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been updated to include ‘a supporter of or player for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’. Usage of the term […]
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A Christian advocacy group has welcomed the Royal College of GPs’ (RCGP) decision to remain opposed to a change in the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia. The decision comes after the RCGP consulted with members on the issue and just under half (47 per cent) of those surveyed said the College should not change […]
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An Irish bishop has paid tribute to Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg, saying he “treasured” his friendship with the star. The Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Down and Connor, Anthony Farquhar, also revealed how the football legend helped to inspire his homilies to young people at confirmation services. The bishop, who attended Gregg’s […]
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A new poll organised by the University of Liverpool and Britain’s Economic and Social Research Council has shown that 58 per cent of Sinn Fein voters and 54 per cent of DUP voters want their country’s new abortion framework to only allow abortions when the mother’s life is at risk. This is a clear rejection […]
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