Whatever the government might hope, the Waspi women issue isn’t going away any time soon
It probably wasn’t the Christmas narrative that the government was hoping for, but the uproar over the treatment of the
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Today’s vote in favour of assisted dying is more catastrophic than historic
In a decision that has come as something of a shock to both sides of this impassioned debate, MPs have
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As COP29 grumbles into the weekend, poorer nations should be careful what they wish for
In a week of unprecedented decisions in Ukraine that appear to have driven the world to the edge of a
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Legislators ought to be looking to boost palliative care systems, not encouraging premature deaths
In a pastoral letter that will be read out parishes across his diocese this weekend, Bishop Richard Moth of the
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We remember our war dead well, but still learn precious few lessons from their sacrifice
As Britain commemorated its annual Remembrance service yesterday, some 10,000 men and women marched past the Cenotaph and laid wreaths
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Dreadful flooding in Spain raises new questions about the impact of human activity on our global weather systems
After a week of torrential downpours, and with another onslaught predicted for later today, the catastrophic flooding that has devastated
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Slavery reparations debate has raised uncomfortable questions about our love of neighbour
Whilst there were many important issues placed on the table at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in
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As North Korean troops head to Ukraine, our world is going to need powerful new peace narratives
By any measure, the news that North Korea is sending elite troops to Russia for training in advance of their
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Two-child benefit cap debate highlights need for radical rethink on social welfare
On Thursday this week the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales renewed its call for the UK government to
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Care for the elderly must come first in Keir Starmer’s healthcare reforms
It was one of less surprising announcements of the week, but that didn’t stop the mainstream media from running collectively
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In the post-Nagasaki world, we’re still struggling to find global peace
In the largest city on the island of Kyushu in Japan, many thousands have been gathering today to remember the dreadful events that occurred there
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Politicians need to start listening, or we could be heading for very troubled times
With the public disorder of this week threatening to escalate into a more nationwide problem this coming weekend, it’s no
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What’s the best Christian response to the 2024 Olympics’ mockery of Christianity?
You might have been forgiven for thinking that God had spoken in Paris last night, as the heavens opened and
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Global IT meltdown raises profound moral questions about future threats in the digital world
On Friday we all woke up to one of the largest IT failures in the history of computing. Whilst a
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As America ponders future of Joe Biden, it should be wary of what it wishes for
This week has been a dreadful moment for everyone connected to the American Democratic party, as their leader and 46th
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Labour is promising a ‘mission-led’ government, but the real needs are right now
As the dust begins to settle on one of the most remarkable General Elections in living memory, the resounding plea
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If the youth of today are at Glastonbury this weekend, the Church needs to be there too
Yes, Glastonbury has begun. After weeks of hype about headliners, worries about the weather and the usual tense narratives about
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Politicians must understand that solving the healthcare crisis is fundamental to economic recovery
With the world still trying to piece itself together after a once-in-a-century pandemic that threw almost everything we took for
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Trump saga has much to teach us about the need to restore trust in UK politics
If ever there was a political decision that was going to raise fundamental questions about the nature of democracy, the
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We really ought to vote on 4th July, but for Catholics that’s no easy task
Whoever or whatever you are, cringeworthy moments are simply a hazard of life that can happen to the best of
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The UK economy many be turning, but changing selfish habits will be a lot harder
In one way or another past few weeks haven’t been the best for our Prime Minister, so it was perhaps
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