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Friday, 01 July 2016 15:56
‘We are at a tipping point’
Following the referendum result the Bishop of Exeter said, ‘We are at a real tipping point in the life of our nation, in terms of our place in Europe and in terms of what we want…
Friday, 01 July 2016 15:53
At a tipping point - we can pray
At this time of uncertainty we can pray. ‘Father, we ask You in the name of Jesus to release a spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation over our land. We ask for Your anointing on the Church…
Friday, 01 July 2016 15:51
Cardinal condemns racist attacks
The National Police Chiefs Council said that hate crime has increased by 57% since the referendum. Cardinal Vincent Nichols said Catholics must stand together with migrants to create and fashion a society that works toward the…
Friday, 01 July 2016 08:41
Europe post-Brexit
After talks in Berlin this week, the leaders of Italy, Germany and France have ruled out any informal talks with Britain on leaving the EU, raising the prospect of a lengthy political vacuum within the EU.…
Friday, 01 July 2016 08:38
Ukraine: historic national day of prayer
For the first time in Ukraine’s history, all the churches of the country came together for a National Day of Prayer for their nation in Kiev. It was attended by thousands and broadcast ‘live’ by three…
Friday, 01 July 2016 08:36
Lebanon: suicide bombers attack Christian village
Eight suicide bombers attacked a Lebanese Christian village in the latest violent spillover of the Syrian war into Lebanon. Security sources believe IS was responsible for the bombings in Qaa village, on Lebanon’s border with Syria.…