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UK high court upholds puberty blockers ban due to ‘substantial risks’ for minors
Justice Beverly Lang cited England’s National Health Service study that preceded the restrictions, calling it “powerful scientific evidence.” Read more
Ordination of English bishop-elect canceled amid unexplained ‘canonical process’
“Canon Christopher Whitehead has stepped back from active ministry whilst this process is ongoing,” a statement from the Diocese of... Read more
Nicaraguan human rights advocate asks British Parliament to help release Bishop Álvarez
Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Félix Maradiaga recently visited the British Parliament and asked for support in freeing Nicaragua’s political prisoners. Read more
Pope makes church first co-cathedral in history of British Isles
St. Mary of the Isle on the Isle of Man has become the first co-cathedral in the British Isles to... Read more
Poll: Two-thirds of Britons favor legalizing assisted suicide ahead of possible law change
As the British Parliament considers the possible legalization of assisted suicide, activists are pushing for a law change. Read more
British man just convicted of killing ailing wife is released from custody
David Hunter told the court that his wife had blood cancer and that she was “begging” him to help her... Read more
A guide to the Christian — and Catholic — symbolism in King Charles III’s coronation
As the new monarch of England is crowned, the ceremony’s many symbols and traditions are rooted in history. Read more
UK bishops say law criminalizing prayer outside of abortion clinics is discriminatory
Catholic bishops in the United Kingdom said a new law criminalizing prayer and outreach outside abortion clinics discriminates against people... Read more
Britain’s first Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop: We are committed to the new evangelization
Four years after it was established, the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain is expanding rapidly. Its bishop explains why. Read more
Young Catholic who greeted Benedict XVI in Britain becomes a priest
Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more
Pro-life leader: All-time high abortion rate in UK shows society has failed women, children
More than 200,000 UK women received an abortion in 2018, setting an all-time high rate of abortion in England and... Read more
British MPs say porn- like smoking- causes public harm
Members of Parliament challenged the UK government to address sexual harassment of women by restricting sexualized media, especially pornography. Read more
British pro-lifers say abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ harm women and children
After a decision from the United Kingdom’s High Court, two women are attempting to overturn a ban on prayer and... Read more
Dialogue is essential, Pope Francis tells British Muslim leaders
Pope Francis met Wednesday with a delegation of Muslim leaders from Great Britain along with Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster... Read more
Charles and Camilla meet Pope Francis, tour Vatican archives
Charles, Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, met Pope Francis Tuesday at the Vatican, shortly after... Read more
