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UK woman praying in public asked to ‘move on’ by local authorities
Concerns about religious freedom in the UK are intensifying after local council officers confronted a woman on the south coast... Read more
UK government funds abortion in Northern Ireland as pro-life groups object
Chris Heaton-Harris, secretary of state for Northern Ireland, said Monday that the U.K. government will “ensure the commissioning of abortion... Read more
English town forbids making sign of the cross, using holy water near abortion center
The Council of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole in southern England has drawn red lines around an abortion provider and designated... Read more
UK social media arrest: One minute Catholic mom was roasting chicken, the next she was off to jail
Caroline Farrow says “gender-critical” Catholics have become “soft targets” for LGBTQ crackdowns in the U.K. Read more
UK doctor investigated for praying with patients calls on Christians to ‘stand up and fight’
A Christian doctor has appealed to Christians in professional life to “stand up and fight” after he faced investigation for... Read more
Catholic prayers for Queen Elizabeth II — and the new king
While millions bid final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II today, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have commented on... Read more
The story behind London’s new Shrine to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
What may well be the first shrine in Europe dedicated to persecuted Christians will be blessed today in central London,... Read more
New UK Health chief, a practicing Catholic, under fire for pro-life views
A Catholic Member of Parliament who was appointed yesterday to the role of Health Secretary in the UK has come... Read more
As new British PM takes office, Catholic bishops offer prayers and help
In a message to new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster pledged his prayers and support... Read more
Archie Battersbee, 12, dies after being taken off life support against his parents’ wishes
Archie had been in a coma since April when he was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck. Read more
Why the heritage listing of this 'radical' English cathedral might signal a change in attitude
The first classical cathedral to be built in England since St. Paul’s Cathedral has achieved a coveted recognition that shows... Read more
Pro-lifers speak out as ‘DIY abortion’ amendment advances
The amendment would permanently allow at-home medical abortions. Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Murdered British lawmaker was Catholic, pro-life
A British lawmaker died Friday after suffering multiple stab wounds at a Methodist church in southeast England. Read more
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British doctors’ union drops opposition to assisted suicide
The British Medical Association, the trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom, is no longer officially opposed to the... Read more
Former Archbishop of Canterbury opposes proposed UK assisted suicide law
A prominent Anglican archbishop has added his voice to those of several Catholic bishops in England and Wales opposing the... Read more
Alta Fixsler: Family friend says U.K. hospital can remove toddler’s life support ‘any time’
The Fixsler family is fighting to keep their 2-year-old daughter, Alta, on life support in the U.K. But the Hasidic... Read more
European court rejects parents’ appeal against removal of 2-year-old’s life-support treatment
The family’s lawyer said the parents were ‘extremely disappointed’ by the decision. Read more
Parents of 2-year-old girl await UK Supreme Court response on removing life-support against their wishes
The case has drawn international scrutiny. Read more
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Legal assisted suicide bill would mean killing, not caring, UK bishop warns
A true culture of caring protects the sick, the vulnerable, and the elderly, said one English Catholic bishop in response... Read more
