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UK Parliament makes it illegal to pray near abortion facilities
Britain’s House of Commons approved legislation Tuesday to create “buffer zones” around abortion facilities that would prohibit silent prayer. Read more
![Adam Smith-Connor was fined for “praying for [his] son, who is deceased” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth, England.](https://admin.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/adam-praying-scaled.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Second bystander ensnared by English ban on prayer outside abortion clinics
Amid continuing controversy over strict limits on behavior outside abortion clinics in some English cities, a man faces a fine... Read more
Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
The Glastonbury Thorn: a resurrected symbol of Christmas
The English town of Glastonbury is home to a special tree — a hawthorn that blooms every Christmas and again... Read more
England’s health service puts brakes on transgender treatments for children
The NHS warned that the condition is often a temporary “phase” and issued new restrictions on the use of puberty... Read more
Gothic Revival reborn: Nottingham Cathedral receives grant to ‘Restore Pugin’
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s design of St. Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham, England, is to be restored and brought back to... Read more
The enduring legacy of St. Edmund Arrowsmith, martyred for celebrating the Mass
The hand of St. Edmund Arrowsmith has pride of place in the Church of St. Edmund and St. Oswald in... Read more
‘Service in life, hope in death’: archbishop of Canterbury preaches at queen’s funeral
In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby praised the Christian... Read more
Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world,... Read more
Archie Battersbee’s legal fight for life at ‘the end,’ says mother
The mother of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee said that the family is “at the end” of their efforts to keep their... Read more
Guilty verdict for murderer of Catholic MP David Amess
A jury has convicted Ali Harbi Ali for the murder of Catholic Minister of Parliament Sir David Amess and for... Read more
English police guidelines change after Catholic MP dies without Last Rites
Police guidelines in the U.K. have changed to allow clergy to assist badly injured crime victims after Catholic MP David... Read more
Pro-lifers speak out as ‘DIY abortion’ amendment advances
The amendment would permanently allow at-home medical abortions. Read more
Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules
The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten. Read more
English assisted suicide bill not put to vote in House of Lords
After seven hours of debate and notable opposition in the House of Lords on Friday, the sponsor of a bill... Read more
Catholic, Anglican, and Jewish leaders urge UK Parliament to reject assisted suicide bill
They called for ‘high-quality palliative care’ to be made available to all. Read more
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. Read more
