Justice and Peace Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference

Petition: Defend Freedom of Religion and Belief

steve — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:49:01 +0000

More than five billion people live in countries where persecution, oppression, and discrimination restrict religious freedom, including more than 200 million Christians. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has an […]

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Archbishop calls for global action to tackle religious hatred

steve — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:14:20 +0000

In a message of support for a campaign organised by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Archbishop Moth called on Catholics and people of goodwill to sign a petition urging world leaders to ensure their countries fulfil the religious freedom requirements set out in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of […]

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Religious Freedom

steve — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000

The Lead Bishop for Freedom of Religion and Belief is Bishop James Curry, an auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Westminster. PETITION The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has an online petition that aims to send a clear, urgent message to governments and international bodies that Article 18 must be upheld and protected before more people […]

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President of Bishops’ Conference issues call for global action to tackle religious hatred

james — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0000

The Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Archbishop Richard Moth, has added his voice to a campaign calling on the UN and governments worldwide to urgently take action to guarantee the rights of people targeted for their faith. In a message of support for a campaign organised […]

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Melissa Parke: Nuclear weapons and AI demand a new way of thinking

steve — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0000

Source: vaticannews.va As conflicts multiply and nuclear rhetoric returns to international politics, Melissa Parke, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), is urging world leaders to reject deterrence in favour of dialogue, diplomacy and disarmament. Speaking to Vatican News on the sidelines of the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and […]

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Bishops voice support for Time to Act campaign

steph — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:41:28 +0000

Bishop Jim Curry, Lead Bishop for the Holy Land, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, and Bishop Stephen Wright, Chair of Trustees, CAFOD, have voiced their support for the Just Peace Coalition’s Time to Act campaign which launches on Monday 22 June 2026. The Time to Act campaign has been organised by the Just […]

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Catholic charities come together to pray a Rosary ‘for peace’

steve — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:49:26 +0000

On Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 7pm, CAFOD, Missio, Aid to the Church in Need UK and Stella Maris – Apostleship of the Sea are joining together to host a unique online opportunity for the Catholic community of England and Wales to pray the Rosary ‘for peace in our world’. Inspired by the words of […]

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A tragedy like Chernobyl must never happen again, says bishop

steve — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:31:39 +0000

On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we remember in prayer all those who suffered as a result, especially those who endured the long-term effects of radiation, ill-health and displacement. We also recognise and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who worked selflessly to contain the impact of the disaster […]

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Pope calls for peaceful use of nuclear energy on Chernobyl 40th anniversary

steve — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:57:39 +0000

As he prayed the Regina Caeli in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV called for the responsible use of nuclear energy. His appeal came on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which he said “marked the conscience of humanity.” “We entrust to God’s mercy the victims and all those who still […]

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Bishops invite all people to work for peace and justice and ask Catholics to join them in ‘redoubling’ prayers

steph — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0000

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met at the English College’s Convento Palazzola just outside Rome from 18-23 April for a one-day plenary assembly and week-long ongoing formation as Pope Leo XIV followed his Apostolic Journey through Africa to its conclusion. They issued this statement as a sign of solidarity with the Holy Father, […]

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