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Cardinal Nichols reminds Catholics: prisoners are part of the Church too

Sep 6, 2016

Urging the Catholic Church to work for prison reform, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster stressed the need to ensure that... Read more

Princess Diana.

Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood

Aug 31, 2016

A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood.    Read more

A mural in Derry depicting then-Father Daly leading a group carrying a victim on Bloody Sunday, Jan. 30, 1972.

Irish bishop of Bloody Sunday fame remembered for his peaceful witness

Aug 8, 2016

By CNA Staff

After his death in hospital Monday morning, Bishop Emeritus Edward Daly of Derry's ministry advocating for peace during the Troubles... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on the flight from Rome to Armenia, June 24, 2016.

Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

Nearing 50 years of legal abortion, U.K. pro-lifers take a stand

May 14, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Thousands of men, women, and children took to the streets of Birmingham on Saturday to take a stand for the... Read more

A 'bullying' move? UK midwife abortion ruling sparks outcry

Dec 18, 2014

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that midwives in charge of delivery wards are not exempt from assisting in the... Read more

UK push to ban gender-based abortions hailed as pro-woman

Nov 6, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The British Parliament's move to ban sex-selective abortion is a move to defend women's rights – including the right to... Read more