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WEB3 days ago · Responding to the news that Kim Leadbetter MP plans to bring forward an assisted suicide dying bill, Dr Gordon Macdonald, CEO for Care Not Killing commented: "This is clearly disappointing news, but worst than that there appears to have been deliberate and underhand pressure placed on backbench MPs by Labour Party apparatchiks to bring forward a draft bill.
Westminster: Safeguarding audit report published - ICN
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Directors of the Trustee of the Diocese of Westminster have thanked the CSSA for their work on the baseline audit report into safeguarding arrangements in the diocese.The overall grading for the baseline audit was 'Firm Progress'.The audit ...
Gospel in Art: "The old is good" he says | ICN
WEBGospel of 6 September 2024Luke 5:33-39The Pharisees and the scribes said to Jes...
New Bishop for Diocese of Plymouth - ICN
WEBToday, Friday 15 December 2023, His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Canon Christopher Whitehead as the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Plymouth.He replaces the former Bishop of Plymouth, the Most Reverend Mark O'Toole who moved to Wales in June 2022 when he was appointed Archb...
World - ICN
WEBA Greek Orthodox parish priest was among several Christians killed in an Israeli airstrike today in southern Lebanon. Initial reports shared by Quds News Network, said that Father Gregorius Saloum, who led the Orthodox parish in Ibl al-Saqi, southern Lebanon, had been seriously injured, along with his wife and children in a rocket attack on their home.
A legacy of compassion: Blessed Frédéric Ozanam | ICN
WEBSep 8, 2020 · "In my life I want to become better and do a little good."The modest words of a great man, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, whose Feast Day is September 9th. While remembered primarily as the founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, the example of his life is well worth studying....
Today's Gospel in Art - Saint John leapt in Elizabeth's womb - ICN
WEBGospel of 19th December 2021 - Luke 1:39-45Mary set out and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in …
Annual Clonard Solemn Novena begins - ICN
WEBJun 19, 2024 · The annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Mother of Perpetual Help has begun at Clonard Monastery in West Belfast.The Novena takes place daily from Wednesday 19th June until Thursday 27th June 2024. Masses can be attended online at https://Clonard.com , as well as in perso...
Gospel in Art: Feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - ICN
WEBGospel of 20 August 2024. Gospel in Art: Feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Father Patrick van der Vorst
Sycamore: The Catholic Faith Explained | ICN
WEBSep 24, 2021 · How can I find true happiness? What is the meaning of life? Does God exist? Who is Jesus Christ? - these and many more questions are explored in 'Sycamore: The Catholic Faith Explained', a new book by Fr Stephen Wang - former University Student Chaplain at Newman House in London who has recently become Rector of the English College in Rome. Sycamore was launched at an online event on Wednesday ...