This weeks national news
Political parties lambasted for their abortion proposals in UK
November 29th, 2019 | 
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The Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have been called out by Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) for pledging to decriminalise abortion in their election manifestos.
Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has come under fire from Right to Life UK for pledging almost £300 million to support abortions internationally.
Decriminalisation
The Liberal Democrat Party manifesto, released on November 20, says that it will ‘decriminalise abortion across the UK while retaining the existing 24-week limit.’
The Labour Party manifesto published November 21, says the party will ‘uphold women’s reproductive rights and decriminalise abortions’—with no guarantee to retain the existing time limit.
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Dungavel Immigration Centre protest sees Bishop call for an end to detaining asylum seekers
November 29th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Bishop William Nolan of Galloway Diocese called on the UK Government to adopt a ‘more welcoming policy towards those in need’ as he addressed the crowd protesting outside Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre last weekend. - By Colette Cooper... continue reading.
Education academic sets record straight on research
November 29th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
A leading professor on Catholic education has said he is ‘disappointed that some of the very positive findings’ within his recent academic journal were ‘completely ignored’ by the secular media in their reporting. ... continue reading.
Vatican official visits Glasgow for Cardinal Winning lecture to discuss Church and State
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
THE VATICAN'S Secretary of State of the Holy See was in Glasgow last weekend to provide the 21st Cardinal Winning Lecture at Glasgow University.... continue reading.
Concern over ‘hostiliy’ to Christians as pro-life candidate deselected
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
The Church in Scotland has called out 'hostility' shown towards religious political candidates as a Catholic Liberal Democrat candidate was deselected by the party for his pro-life views.... continue reading.
Vote with your Faith and conscience, urge bishops ahead of General Election
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Scottish bishops have urged Catholics to vote for an 'individual representative who reflects as closely as possible our beliefs' in the upcoming General election. ... continue reading.
Bishop speaks out in fear for refugee evictions as homeless man dies in cold
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
BISHOP William Nolan of Galloway Diocese has said sub-zero ‘winter weather’ should make all those involved in the eviction of refugees ‘realise that this is not a legal matter but a moral one.’... continue reading.
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