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79 MPs and Peers call for ‘abortion up to birth’ clause impact assessment before it comes into force

Cross-party MPs and Peers are urging ministers to delay the commencement of the Crime and Policing Bill’s abortion clause until an impact assessment and formal guidance have been produced and approved
The Catholic Herald

Sarah Mullally installed as the 36th Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally has been installed as the 36th Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the role
The Catholic Herald

Mother of Strictly Come Dancing star with Down’s syndrome was urged by nurse to abandon her at hospital

The mother of Ellie Goldstein, a model, actress and Strictly contestant, has said she was urged by a nurse to abandon her newborn daughter after a Down’s syndrome diagnosis
The Catholic Herald

Bishop Stock appointed to oversee Hallam amid reunification talks

Bishop Marcus Stock has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of Hallam following Bishop Ralph Heskett’s resignation, as consultations begin over a possible reunification with the Diocese of Leeds
The Catholic Herald

UK Lords reject amendments to overturn extreme abortion clause

The House of Lords has rejected two key amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, clearing the way for the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth and the continuation of at-home abortions without in-person consultations
The Catholic Herald

Scottish assisted suicide Bill defeated in major pro-life victory

Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill has been defeated by 69 votes to 57 in Holyrood, with senior SNP, Labour and Conservative figures uniting in opposition. A major victory for the most vulnerable in society, the move also raises questions for Kim Leadbeater’s Bill which is attempting to introduce the practice in England and Wales
The Catholic Herald

Scotland: Poll reveals 7 in 10 Scots concerned domestic abuse victims could be coerced into assisted suicide

New polling suggests almost seven in ten Scots are concerned that victims of domestic abuse could feel pressured into ending their lives if assisted suicide is legalised, as MSPs prepare for a final vote on the legislation
The Catholic Herald

Scotland: Assisted suicide Bill on the rocks as 86% of MSPs speak against

Right to Life analysis of the Stage 3 debate on Scotland’s assisted suicide Bill found that 86 per cent of MSPs who spoke against it during yesterday’s session opposed the legislation. Support for the ill thought out bill is rapidly declining
The Catholic Herald

Premier League’s Ben Doak shares Catholic faith, crediting St Michael for keeping away “all evil”

AFC Bournemouth winger Ben Doak has spoken publicly about his devout Catholic faith, describing how prayer, the Bible and devotion to St Michael the Archangel shape his life and career
Thomas Colsy

Scotland: Medical professionals could be forced to participate in assisted suicide as key protections face removal

An amendment, introduced by the Bills architect, seeks to remove all conscience protections for medical professionals
The Catholic Herald