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Independent Catholic News

March 25, 2020

State of Colorado repeals the death penalty

More Americans are now aware of how the death penalty targets vulnerable populations, is applied in a racially biased and unfair manner, risks executing innocent people and harms victims' families.
January 7, 2020

US faith groups condemn aggression towards Iran

Twenty three faith groups have signed a statement condemning US aggression towards Iran, and calling for support for nonviolent acts of resistance.
September 3, 2019

Jewish congregations oppose death penalty for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter

Members of the two Synagogues targeted in the worst anti-Semitic shooting in US history are asking that the killer be spared the death penalty.
August 13, 2019

US Lutheran denomination declares itself a sanctuary church

As a sanctuary church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is committed to serving and supporting migrant children and families in communities across the country.
July 14, 2019

Seafarers' charity calls for greater co-operation to tackle piracy

Apostleship of the Sea is calling for all parties in the shipping and maritime sectors, including shipping companies, agencies and insurers, to provide timely support to seafarers when piracy strikes.
July 11, 2019

Parish in Exeter becomes 50th to be awarded LiveSimply status

An Exeter parish is one of a growing number of congregations that have made significant changes to reduce their environmental impact, and has received a LiveSimply award from the Catholic aid agency CAFOD.
May 14, 2019

Conscientious Objectors Day in London and Edinburgh

Wednesday 15 May is International Conscientious Objectors Day, and ceremonies will take place on London and Edinburgh.
January 25, 2019

French NGOs demand legal acess routes to Great Britain for migrants

A group of French charities and NGOs say it is despair which causes migrants to risk their lives in the Channel.
December 30, 2018

Religious Congregations invited to join network against modern slavery

Members of religious congregations in England and Wales are invited to join a new network that is being set up to strengthen the fight against human trafficking.
November 18, 2018

Peace organisations challenge EU Defence Fund

Forty two European peace, human rights and faith-based groups have produced a statement challenging the European Defence Fund.