As another 230,000 young people plan to head to university, what does their future really hold?
Coming against the background of the Jason Arday affair, this week’s announcement of record exam passes has given an even
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Listen to our third FREE weekly podcast of David Torkington’s spiritual classic set in the Outer Hebrides
This week The Catholic Network presents the third podcast episode of David Torkington’s spiritual classic, Wisdom from the Western Isles.
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IRELAND: TV celebrity talks to Knock pilgrims about challenges of her faith
A well-known Irish broadcaster, RTÉ presenter and author has told how she sometimes feels she has to “explain or excuse”
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ECUMENICAL: “She’s got an ASBO”; Challenging the labels of poverty
I was a child living in a social housing estate when Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, or ASBOs, were introduced by New
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New Stella Maris crew welfare facility opens in Dover Port
Bishop Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop for the Kent Area of Southwark, has blessed a new crew welfare lounge at Dover
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Student overcomes challenges caused by life-changing stroke to achieve degree at Leeds Trinity
Criminology with Police Studies student Joanna Kusmierczyk, known as Asia, was just 22 years old when she experienced the medical emergency only a few weeks before starting her third year at
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Colombian Archbishop: ‘The earthquake was extremely devastating’
“The emblematic image of [this entire situation] was Manizales Cathedral, a very important symbol of this region of the country.
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Matthew McConaughey compares meeting Pope Leo XIV to writing an Oscar speech
Matthew McConaughey has compared meeting Pope Leo XIV to writing an acceptance speech for the Oscars. The actor, 56, and
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Pope Leo sends letter of solidarity to CofE church damaged by fire
The Pope has written to the congregation of a church in Leicester after it was severely damaged by fire at
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Mansfield’s paralympic hero looks to savour each moment as she bids for more gold
Nottinghamshire’s Paralympic gold medallist Charlotte Henshaw MBE wants to enjoy her illustrious career while she can after reaching the top
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Assisted Suicide legislation could initiate ‘paradigm shift’ in how we value and protect sacredness of human life, says Bishop
In a pastoral letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Nottingham, Bishop Patrick McKinney urgently called for Catholics to
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Tributes paid to “kind and warm” Ann Widdecombe at her funeral
About 100 family, friends and colleagues have attended the funeral of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe. Mourners gathered at Buckfast
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Jason Arday controversy is not just about academia, it’s about how we shape the fabric of human society
There’s an old adage that says “if you think of something brilliant, it’s probably been thought of before.” The German
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Healthcare bishop voices opposition as children recruited for puberty blockers trial
Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare for the Bishops’ Conference, has once again raised his voice in opposition to
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Listen to our second FREE weekly podcast of David Torkington’s spiritual classic set in the Outer Hebrides
This week The Catholic Network presents the second podcast episode of David Torkington’s spiritual classic, Wisdom from the Western Isles.
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New Hall School’s Tudor tunnel discovery featured on Time Team podcast
New Hall School’s remarkable discovery of Tudor tunnels and historic artefacts has been featured on the latest episode of the
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Stella Maris joins call to strengthen protection for overseas fishers working in the UK
Stella Maris has joined the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and four other organisations in calling on the Home Secretary to strengthen
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Jimmy Cricket, comedian whose laughter was sustained by a lifelong Catholic faith, dies aged 80
Jimmy Cricket, the Northern Irish comedian whose trademark wellington boots, gentle humour and enduring catchphrase “And there’s more!” made him
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Catholic newspaper chief gives his thoughts on Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey
Consider ye the seed from which ye sprang; / Ye were not made to live like unto brutes, / But
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ECUMENICAL: Former postman and Islamic studies tutor becomes next Bishop of Leeds
Downing Street has announced that the next Bishop of Leeds will be the Bishop of Bradford, Dr Toby Howarth. Bishop
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Churches urged to take up free Home Office security training
Churches across England and Wales are being encouraged to sign up for a free Home Office security training programme designed
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