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Fourteen bishops to join March for Life UK in record episcopal turnout

The annual pro-life witness in London is set to draw unprecedented support from Catholic bishops across Great Britain alongside thousands of lay participants
Thomas Colsy

Henry Nowak and the limits of secular idealism

The modern obsession with racism rests upon a flawed understanding of human nature, while Christianity offers a more demanding ethic centred on the love of neighbour
Gavin Ashenden

In pictures: Archbishop of Westminster celebrates Vespers at the London Oratory

Archbishop Richard Moth made his first official visit to the London Oratory since becoming Archbishop of Westminster, celebrating First Vespers of St Philip Neri before solemn benediction and triduo devotions
The Catholic Herald

Assisted suicide Bill could be brought back

MPs who supported assisted suicide Bill now oppose it being forced through via the Parliament Acts
The Catholic Herald

New £92 million repair fund may help historic Catholic churches

Historic Catholic churches facing mounting repair costs may benefit from a new £92 million Government scheme supporting active places of worship across England
The Catholic Herald

Death of Henry Nowak raises questions over police response

Henry Nowak, 18, died after being stabbed in Southampton while walking home from a night out with university friends
Thomas Colsy

Peers to introduce bills on abortion complications and babies born alive

Lord Moylan and Baroness O’Loan will introduce Private Members’ Bills after both were drawn in the House of Lords ballot
The Catholic Herald

Kent council debates prayers and national anthem

Kent County Council is considering proposals to open meetings with the Lord’s Prayer and conclude them with the national anthem as councillors debate religion, tradition and civic identity
The Catholic Herald

Nearly half of Christian Britons leave childhood denomination

The latest Pew analysis points to continuing declines in Christian affiliation in Britain despite signs of renewed religious interest elsewhere
The Catholic Herald

Lib Dem memo raises fresh questions over deselecting Christian candidates

A continuing legal dispute has reignited debate over the Liberal Democrats’ treatment of Christian candidates with traditional views on matters of conscience
The Catholic Herald