Action on Christian persecution
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: I found myself in two packed rooms this week. The first occasion was on Monday evening when we… Read More »Action on Christian persecution
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Computer says no
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: When I was at school, there was a popular satirical comedy on the BBC called Little Britain. One… Read More »Computer says no
Lord Deben to give Ampleforth lecture
Lord Deben, former Chairman of the UK’s independent Climate Change Committee, will deliver a flagship lecture at Ampleforth College later this year. The lecture is… Read More »Lord Deben to give Ampleforth lecture
New Year heralds change
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: New years can often herald the start of new beginnings and therefore endings as well. This year is… Read More »New Year heralds change
Catholics call on Education Secretary to “scrap the cap”
Catholic groups have called on the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, to lift the faith-based admissions cap on new free schools in a meeting secured by… Read More »Catholics call on Education Secretary to “scrap the cap”
A busy year ahead
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: A week is a long time in politics, and the past seven days must have felt like an… Read More »A busy year ahead
Churches must never be forced to close again
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Last week I sat down with a cup of coffee to go through the results of our survey… Read More »Churches must never be forced to close again
First speaker for 2024 “Pub Talks” announced
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has been confirmed as the first guest speaker for the Catholic Union’s “Pub Talks” in 2024. The Conservative MP, and former… Read More »First speaker for 2024 “Pub Talks” announced
“Shocking” impact of church lockdowns revealed
The impact of closing churches and other places of worship during the Covid-19 pandemic has been revealed in a major new study. A survey carried… Read More »“Shocking” impact of church lockdowns revealed
Salve and Vale
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: People often ask how many Catholic MPs there are at Westminster. For a straightforward question, the answer is… Read More »Salve and Vale