A Budget that offered a little breathing space, but precious little hope
There was something rather revealing about Chancellor John Healey’s announcement on Wednesday that some 20 million households are to receive
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The Gunpowder Plot: York’s Untold Story
This Autumn, you can experience a unique retelling of one of the most dramatic events in British history- in the
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Pope Leo XIV votes in US midterm elections via mail-in ballot
The Holy See Press Office announced this afternoon (30th October) that Pope Leo XIV, an American citizen, has voted in
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND: King to inaugurate CofE’s General Synod for first time
The King is to inaugurate the Church of England’s General Synod for the first time in his reign. He’ll give
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Pope Leo recognises heroic virtues of six new Venerables
Six Servants of God have been declared Venerable following Pope Leo XIV’s recognition of their heroic virtues. During an audience
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Our political leaders have a duty to prioritise dialogue and seek peaceful solutions, say Bishops
UN Disarmament Week, marked from 24-30 October, is recognised internationally as an opportunity to increase awareness around weapons control and
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How religion collided with race and politics in Brazil’s presidential election
Since Brazil’s runoff elections last Sunday, most attention has been focused on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s surprise upset.
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Vatican Museums exhibit marks a century of the Popemobile
The Vatican Museums inaugurated the exhibition A Century of the Popemobile on Wednesday (28th October), marking nearly a century of
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WORLD: Order of Malta’s Pilgrimage to Loreto with 1,100 Participants
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s traditional Pilgrimage to the Holy House of Loreto has concluded, bringing together approximately 1,100
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Birmingham Newman Chancellor flies flag for friendliness in front of region’s leading lights
Excellence does not need to come at the expense of friendliness, according to Julie Etchingham’s first Chancellor’s Graduation Lunch speech
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Leeds Trinity University appoints new senior leaders
Leeds Trinity University has announced the appointment of three new senior leaders. Professor Gary Pritchard has been appointed as Interim
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Christian leaders challenge Bridget Phillipson over Conversion Practices Bill
Three Christian organisations which represent thousands of churches across the UK have challenged the Minister for Women and Equalities over her
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Stockpiling food and water may be sensible, but who is looking out for those who have nothing to spare?
For those of us old enough to remember it, there was something distinctly reminiscent of the old Cold War years
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Confession and Wellbeing: can the Sacrament of Reconciliation help us flourish?
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and Wake Forest University are exploring how Catholic Confession may influence our emotional and
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Top media talent to share industry insights at Leeds Trinity’s Journalism and Media Week
Students at Leeds Trinity University will receive industry insights, employability advice, and top tips for building successful careers from a
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Downside School announces the appointment of Mike Randall as its new Head
The Governing Body of Downside School have appointed a new Head. Downside School has announced the appointment of Mike Randall
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WORLD: Liechtenstein prince vetoes radical abortion on demand Bill
Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has vetoed a Bill, which narrowly passed earlier this year, that would have removed legal protections
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SCOTLAND: Chancellor urged to put human dignity and the Common Good at the heart of UK Budget
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have sent a formal appeal to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP, to
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Lord Alton receives special award from the underground Church in China for being a “voice of solidarity”
This morning (23rd October) Lord (David) Alton was presented with a special award recognising his tireless support for persecuted Christians
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Pope Leo XIV named Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, with the
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AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology
In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient
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