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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China, the Church and Christian persecution
Former Conservative party leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, has called on the Catholic Church to take a tougher stance on China. Speaking at the latest… Read More »China, the Church and Christian persecution
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
Advent Parliamentary Update
The Catholic Union has updated MPs and peers on our recent work in Westminster and beyond. The email update features our change in President, ‘scrap… Read More »Advent Parliamentary Update
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
2023 Wrapped Up
During this time of Advent, we have been reflecting on our activities over the past year. You can read all about it here and if… Read More »2023 Wrapped Up
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