Category - catholic church

Westminster Cathedral gathering affirms action against racism

staff writers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:11:40 +0000

The struggle against racism was marked by writer Bonnie Greer, John Battle MP, Anglican priest Rose Hudson-Wilkin, and Dr Usama Hasan at celebrations to herald the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

Catholic theologians call for a radical change of heart on HIV prevention

staff writers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:05:02 +0000

Two prominent Catholic theologians have strongly criticised attitudes influencing the church hierarchy over its stance on measures to prevent the spread of HIV-AIDS.

Hong Kong's new Catholic leader urges China forward on freedom issues

staff writers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:11:33 +0100

Following on from China's recently-released Human Rights Action Plan, the new head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong has called for further initiatives on civil rights across the 1.3 billion nation.

Christian faith and values should not be imposed on society, says Cardinal

staff writers — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:16:04 +0100

In a message that may surprise his successor, the outgoing Catholic Archbishop of Westminster says in an Easter Sunday homily that Christians should commend the Gospel by example not dominance.

Southern Baptists and Catholics join US church decline trend

agency reporter — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:12:38 +0000

A reported decline in US Catholic and Southern Baptist membership raises eyebrows because they have grown dependably over the years, but now join the majority of mainline churches reporting a gradual decline.

UK Interfaith group deplores threat to reforms in Catholic Church

staff writers — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:43 +0000

The Interfaith Alliance UK, which aims to be a progressive voice of religious cooperation on social issues, has expressed concern that some in the Catholic hierarchy are trying to reverse key reforms in the Church.

Catholic charity rapped over NHS contraception case

staff writers — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:32:28 +0000

The Charity Commission has criticised a Catholic hospital charity for the way it dealt with the consequences of its decision to sublet part of its premises to doctors prescribing contraceptives.

Inaugural Catholic-Muslim dialogue affirms freedom of belief

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:21:40 +0000

An inaugural Roman Catholic-Muslim Forum has affirmed the right of individuals and communities to practise their religion in private and in public, while also rejecting terrorism in the name of religion.

Human rights are not just for individuals

Savi Hensman — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:45:21 +0100

Much contemporary human rights discourse is individualistic. But, Savi Hensman points out, human beings are also shaped by economic, social, cultural and religious forces which work for justice - or against it.

Vietnamese archbishop clashes with government over property seizures

staff writers — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:59:46 +0100

Archbishop Joseph Ngo Quang Kiet of Vietnam has been accused by the government there of breaking the law and causing disorder by supporting prayer vigils against the authorities' confiscation of Catholic Church property.