The statement covers areas such as the need to respect international law, uphold the dignity of the person, lead in the pursuit of peace and reconciliation through dialogue, negotiation and mutual respect, and to collaborate in the fight against organised crime, human trafficking, illicit trade, corruption, and unlawful financial actions.
Bishop Curry has welcomed the joint statement from world leaders on the worsening situation in the West Bank, adding that "it is important for all who work for peace and reconciliation to turn words into actions".
Archbishop Moth says: The technologies that have been created through human skill should be used at the service of truly human ends. Technology must not be used to embed unjust economic systems and abuses of power, but must always be at the service of human development.”
The inaugural Holy Sepulchre Community festival at New Hall School in May welcomed students and staff from Heilig Graf School for a weekend celebrating faith, friendship and shared tradition.
St Bonaventure’s Catholic School recently welcomed a delegation of Franciscan friars from the United States as part of the school’s ongoing celebrations for the Jubilee Year of St Francis.
Concerned by the negative effects mobile phone use can have on children, Our Lady of Lourdes School has implemented a successful mobile phone pledge, encouraging parents to delay the purchase of smartphones until secondary school.
Catholic schools and colleges were honoured at a parliamentary reception in February to mark their contribution to education in England and Wales. The event was hosted by Mike Kane MP and was attended by more than 30 members of both the Commons and Lords, including Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP and some
More than 315 catechumens and candidates were present at the Rite of Election at the beginning of Lent, preparing for their full admission to the Catholic Church at Easter.
