A core element of the Catholic Union’s work is promoting religious freedom. This includes helping Catholics to play a full and active part in society; in the places we live, work, and study. It also involves highlighting the plight of people in other countries who face persecution on account of their faith. The Catholic Union is part of the FoRB Forum of groups and organisation committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief.
The Catholic Union has been told that the UK Covid-19 Inquiry “will investigate” the closing and reopening of places of worship during the pandemic. Last… Read More »Places of worship “will” be considered in Covid Inquiry
The Catholic Union attended the UK’s first Faith at Work Summit on Monday 4 March. The event was a business-led discussion about promoting freedom of… Read More »Catholic Union attends first Faith at Work Summit
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
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
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
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
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, comments: Parliament’s Westminster Hall has seen many visitors over the years – including Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even a… Read More »Red Wednesday in Westminster Hall
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has carried out a major reshuffle of his ministerial team. The Catholic Union looks at some of the key changes… Read More »Catholic Union reviews recent reshuffle
Former Minister of State, Lord Greenhalgh, has told the Catholic Union that the closure of churches and other places of worship during the pandemic was… Read More »Former Faiths Minister says lockdown of churches was “outrageous”
The Catholic Union recently met the new Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom from the Office for Students. Professor Arif Ahmed was appointed… Read More »Free speech champion “greatly concerned” by discrimination reports
