Taxing matters
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that… Read More »Taxing matters
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Catholic Union presses Government on religious freedom commitments
The Catholic Union met officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to talk about the Government’s work on freedom of religion or belief.… Read More »Catholic Union presses Government on religious freedom commitments
Catholic Union launches Lenten Appeal
The Catholic Union has launched a Lenten Appeal to encourage more people to support its work in being a strong voice for Catholics in the… Read More »Catholic Union launches Lenten Appeal
Faith in Politics
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The relationship between religion and politics has been in the spotlight again this week as Kate… Read More »Faith in Politics
MPs call for fairer taxes for families
25 Conservative MPs, including four former Cabinet Ministers, have called for reform of the current tax system to make it fairer for families. In a… Read More »MPs call for fairer taxes for families
Catholic Union prepares for assisted suicide Bill in Scotland
The Catholic Union is preparing for the publication of a Bill in Scotland which would legalise assisted suicide. Following a consultation on a Bill proposal… Read More »Catholic Union prepares for assisted suicide Bill in Scotland
Wanted: Moral theologian for Scotland
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The February half-term or “recess” in Parliament usually offers some respite from political drama, but there has been… Read More »Wanted: Moral theologian for Scotland
Catholic Union leads discussion on Church’s Synod
The Catholic Union hosted an online discussion on the Church’s Synod on Synodality last week, with an expert panel of speakers Well over 100 people… Read More »Catholic Union leads discussion on Church’s Synod
Catholic Union’s Valentine’s Day letter to Visit Jersey
The Catholic Union has written to the Government of Jersey’s tourist office to ask for their help in opposing plans to introduce assisted suicide on… Read More »Catholic Union’s Valentine’s Day letter to Visit Jersey
“Happy warriors” needed!
Catholic Union, Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: This week I’ve had the pleasure of listening to two excellent speeches in Parliament. The first was by… Read More »“Happy warriors” needed!