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Abortion
Bishops’ “deep sadness and regret” over record number of abortions in England and Wales
Bishop Sherrington: Abortion statistics present “an increasing and terrible human tragedy”
Bishop John Sherrington statement urges Catholics to contact MPs to save unborn lives
Bishop John Sherrington welcomes Appeal Court decision to overturn abortion ruling
Bishop Sherrington’s statement after UK court orders abortion
Statement on the Home Office decision not to go ahead with buffer zones outside abortion clinics
Cardinal Nichols’ statement on the Irish Referendum
Bishop “Every life is a gift from God to be cherished and nurtured”
Joint Statement on Abortion
Vigils of Prayer – 50 Years of the Abortion Act
Cardinal on Polish Celebrations, Family Life and the Polish Bishops’ Stance on Abortion
Archbishop of Southwark writes to Secretary of State for Health about Consultation on Abortion
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