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“Deeply worrying” government report on weekend in prison needs urgent action, says Pact

Pact, the Catholic prisons charity, has voiced its concerns about a new report from HM Inspectorate of Prisons which

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Churches in the Holy Land warn of rise in anti-Christian incidents in recent months

CHURCH leaders in the Holy Land have spoken out about an increase in anti-Christian incidents – including attacks on

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Archbishop Gugerotti asks for generous response to Good Friday ‘Pro Terra Sancta’ collection

Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for Eastern Churches, has written to all the Bishops of the Church,

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Easter palm reminds us that “our life is not pointless or futile but rich in meaning and promise,” says Cardinal Nichols

Homily given at Palm Sunday Mass on 2nd April 2023, on entry to Westminster Cathedral and before the opening prayer.

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In Easter message, Bishop of Leeds give thanks for “noble Vocation” of those who work in our Catholic schools

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At this stage in the calendar, when we draw close to the

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Prayer book of priest who converted Charles II on his deathbed to go on public display after auction sale

A rare prayer book owned by the priest who converted King Charles II to Catholicism on his deathbed has

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Leeds Trinity University launches Catholic Conference and online lecture series

This spring, Leeds Trinity University is to host the Catholic Conference, complementing its new ‘Beyond the Dark Clouds’ lecture series

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Pact prisons charity is calling for justice system to do more to protect children affected by crime

You may have seen Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, robustly drawing attention to the awful practice of police

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Giant cross made of wood from IRA bomb-damaged church raised on West Yorkshire hillside

A large wooden cross has been raised on a hill overlooking Otley in West Yorkshire ahead of Easter. The

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Bishop David McGough – Requiescat in pace

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Bishop David McGough, retired auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese

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New Head of Safeguarding for the Archdiocese of Birmingham

Claire Reay has joined the Archdiocese of Birmingham as the new permanent Head of Safeguarding. She joined the Safeguarding

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Bishop Tom Williams retires from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool

In accordance with Canon Law Bishop Tom Williams submitted his resignation to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, following his

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