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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Labour MP and government minister Mike Kane has said he will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday, citing his Catholic faith and concerns about the legislative process behind the proposed law.
Speaking on Premier’s A Mucky Business with Tim Farron podcast, Kane, who represents Wythenshawe and Sale East and serves as a Minister in the Department for Transport, described the Bill as “inappropriate” in both its form and timing.
“I won’t be voting for assisted dying,” Kane said.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Dozens of hospices and care homes could be forced to close if MPs approve the Assisted Suicide Bill this Friday, the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has warned.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols believes the legislation would require institutions to facilitate assisted suicide, which conflicts with Catholic values and teachings.
He made the remarks in a joint statement with Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool, the lead bishop for life issues.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
A parliamentary group on conflict prevention and peacebuilding has written to the Prime Minister, warning that the UK risks undermining its own national security if it fails to properly invest in civilian efforts to tackle violent conflict.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Pilgrims walking the Fife Pilgrim Way this summer may find more than just scenic views along the 64-mile trail, as a newly appointed pastor is now dedicated to supporting them on their journey.
The Church of Scotland has appointed Rev Simon Hessett as pastor for the route, which stretches from Culross and North Queensferry to St Andrews, a historic pilgrimage destination once believed to house the relics of St Andrew, one of Jesus’ disciples.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
A rare 1588 edition of the first complete Welsh Bible will go on display in Wales for the first time.
Translated by Bishop William Morgan in the year of the Spanish Armada under Elizabeth I, the Bible made scripture accessible in the Welsh language.
Bishop William compiled earlier translations and oversaw the printing in London, a lengthy process which was made harder by the fact that the printers didn’t speak Welsh.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
A Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Lima, Peru, was dramatically interrupted when a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the nation’s central coast, shaking the capital and the nearby port province of Callao.
Cardinal Carlos Castillo had just completed the first main part of the service and was receiving offerings from worshippers when the tremor struck at 11:35 local time (16:35 GMT). Many in the congregation remained seated, visibly alarmed, while others rushed out of the church in panic.
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2 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Proposals to reform abortion laws in the UK are expected to be debated in the House of Commons on 17th or 18th June, as part of the Crime and Policing Bill.
Two separate amendments have been tabled, both aiming to prevent women from being prosecuted for ending a pregnancy after the current 24-week legal limit. One is viewed as more far-reaching than the other.
What is the current abortion law in the UK?
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2 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
The Church of England has announced a record investment of over £1.6 billion for the next three years to support its mission of spreading the Christian faith and serving local communities, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous period.
It is part of a wider £4.6 billion plan over nine years aimed at revitalising parishes, supporting clergy, and promoting diversity, youth engagement, and sustainability.
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3 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Rt Rev Martyn Snow has announced he is stepping down from his role as lead bishop for the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process.
In a statement shared on social media, the Bishop of Leicester said the decision had been made “with a very heavy heart” and that he no longer believed agreement could be reached under his leadership.
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3 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
The Israeli forces have opened fire inside the compound of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City this week, killing three journalists and two others, including a father who was accompanying his son to the surgical unit, according to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
The attack also left 30 other bystanders wounded, including members of the hospital’s staff.
