Lord Alton: I hope overturning of Roe v Wade leads to new UK pro-life laws

By Andy Drozdziak UK pro-life campaigners have welcomed the news that the Roe v Wade case which legalised abortion in the USA has been overturned-but say that it is 'the beginning of the legislative battle over abortion, certainly not the end' of the matter, both in the USA and UK....

Ahead of COP-15, African bishops urge commitment to protect earth

Catholic bishops in Africa called for increased protection of the earth and its resources and warned of a "disturbing warming of the climate system." The bishops-under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar-said the earth is suffering due to irresponsible use, abuse and depletion of its resources. As...

Schola Cantorum welcomes new members

On the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Sunday 12th June, 7 new members were admitted to the Down & Connor Schola Cantorum at Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Schola Cantorum is a male voice choir, featuring boy trebles, based in St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. The 7 boys have completed a year...