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In full: Pope Leo’s message to King for historic Catholic royal funeral

The Catholic Herald

King leads royals in first royal Catholic funeral since the Reformation

The Duchess of Kent was laid to rest at Westminster Cathedral in a ceremony marking a historic shift in royal–Catholic relations
The Catholic Herald

Duchess of Kent’s coffin placed in Westminster Cathedral Lady Chapel

The coffin of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, has been placed in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral on 16 September — the first royal Catholic Requiem Mass to be held in Britain since the Reformation.
The Catholic Herald

Bob Vylan celebrates Charlie Kirk’s murder on stage

Thomas Edwards

King to attend Duchess of Kent’s Catholic funeral in historic first

The King will attend the Catholic Requiem Mass of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral, marking the first time a reigning monarch has done so since the Reformation.
The Catholic Herald

House of Lords may quash assisted suicide Bill based on first day of debate

A strong majority of over two-thirds of peers spoke against the assisted suicide Bill on day one of its Second Reading
The Catholic Herald

Obituary: The Duchess of Kent

Perhaps intensified by her troubles, her adult life had a distinctly spiritual dimension
Mark McGinness

‘Suicide is wrong’: Theresa May condemns assisted suicide Bill in marathon House of Lords debate

The former prime minister gave a damning assessment of the assisted suicide Bill that has reached the upper chamber of the UK Parliament
The Catholic Herald

Assisted suicide Bill goes before House of Lords

Unusually the Bill will have two days, rather than one, for an initial debate – this is partly because so many have requested to speak
The Catholic Herald

Peers to scrutinise assisted suicide law amid growing opposition

The Catholic Herald

Duchess of Kent to have first royal Catholic funeral in the UK since the Reformation

The Catholic Herald

Thousands to take part in March for Life UK amid accusations of 'far-right' mobilisation

As the UK government considers the most radical change to abortion law in British history, organisers say this year’s march is the most significant to date
Niwa Limbu

King visits Birmingham Oratory in honour of Saint John Henry Newman

His Majesty marked his return to public duties after the summer break with a visit to the Birmingham Oratory, where he viewed the Cardinal’s preserved room, personal relics and handwritten manuscripts.
The Catholic Herald

Intimidation campaign clears Catholic residents from Belfast homes

Just one Catholic family remains in a new north Belfast development after a series of sectarian attacks and threats prompted others to flee.
The Catholic Herald

Primate of All Ireland speaks out on a united Ireland

Dr Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, has said he is in favour of a united Ireland, while also addressing problems in how the Irish State interacts with the Church on social matters
The Catholic Herald

The UK is failing to have an honest debate about its birthrate crisis

'The real issue is that the world we’ve built is getting in the way of parenthood'
The Catholic Herald

Ed Davey to boycott state banquet for Trump after prayerful reflection

The Liberal Democrat leader says his decision follows both he and his wife praying about how to help resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Catholic Herald

Muslim politician praises Pope Francis for stance on Gaza

The UK parliamentarian has said support from the Catholic Church for Palestinians in Gaza is 'extremely powerful', while also praising the late Pope for taking a stand on the issue
The Catholic Herald

Genetic testing of embryos during IVF could ‘help women over 35 conceive faster’

Researchers say the approach could reduce the 'emotional strain' of IVF by lowering the risk of miscarriage and implantation failure
The Catholic Herald

Westminster Cathedral denies knowledge of drug dealing inside

The Catholic Herald

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