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November 11, 2020

Inquiry finds Catholic Church prioritised reputation over the welfare of children

The Catholic Church prioritised its own reputation over the welfare of vulnerable children for decades, according to a report published on 10 November 2020 by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
May 9, 2019

Arrest of woman over Virgin Mary rainbow artwork in Poland condemned

Government officials allege the work is blasphemous and object to its presumed link to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights and gender equality.
August 25, 2018

Amnesty calls for public inquiry into clerical child abuse in Northern Ireland ahead of Pope's visit

Amnesty International has called for a public inquiry into clerical child sex abuse in Northern Ireland, ahead of a visit to Ireland by Pope Francis this weekend.
June 20, 2018

Local pastor says visit by pope encourages ecumenism in Geneva

The pastor of a Protestant congregation in Geneva has welcomed Pope Francis accepting the invitation to join in celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
June 4, 2018

App enables drivers to gather information on modern slavery in hand car washes

The Safe Car Wash App will enable drivers to help gather information on modern slavery in hand car washes.
December 27, 2017

US Catholics urge extension of temporary protected status for El Salvador

US Catholics have asked for the temporary immigration status which allows migrants from El Salvador to live and work in the US to be extended.
November 24, 2017

TUC General Secretary calls for justice for working people in Vatican speech

The TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady will today deliver a speech at the Vatican as part of a two-day meeting of Catholic and labour movement leaders.
October 4, 2016

Pope’s mixed messages on LGBTI inclusion

Pope Francis has again spoken in favour of a pastoral approach based on “accompanying” people regardless of sexual identity.
April 8, 2016

Methodist Conference address to Pope Francis

The Secretary of the Methodist Conference, the Rev Gareth J Powell, with other senior Methodist representatives from around the world, were received by Pope Francis in a private audience at the Vatican yesterday.
April 4, 2016

Methodists and pope to meet at launch of new ecumenical office

Pope Francis and senior Methodist representatives from around the world will take part in a series of events to mark the opening of the new Methodist Ecumenical Office in Rome.