A Baptism in London’s Westminster Cathedral
So much seems strange and frightening, but the Church is alive.
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Vatican Officials Arrest London Property Broker for Extortion and Money Laundering
Gianluigi Torzi is being charged by Vatican prosecutors with several counts of “extortion, embezzlement, aggravated fraud and money laundering,” the Holy See said, noting that the crimes Vatican Law provides for sentences of up to twelve years imprisonment for such crimes.
Vatican Official was Director in London Property Broker's Company
The official, Fabrizio Tirabassi, is one of five Vatican employees suspended in October 2019, following a raid conducted by Vatican gendarmes, who seized computers and documents related to financial dealings at the department.
Coronavirus Brings ‘A Very Different Kind of Church’ to London’s Homeless
Fr. Alexander Sherbrooke said he had “a strong sense that the Holy Spirit is literally building a church on the streets” in response to the crisis.
Archbishops Acknowledge Pain of Catholics Who Cannot Receive Sacraments
The archbishops emphasized that Church officials were in talks with public health agencies and the government about the reopening of churches, which were closed March 24.
House of Lords Committee Raises Concerns Over N Ireland Abortion Regulations
The Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020, which came into force March 31, allow elective abortions up to 12 weeks of pregnancy; abortions up to 24 weeks in cases of risk to the mother's physical or mental health; and abortion without time limit in cases of severe fetal impairment or fetal fetal abnormality.
UK Equality Minister Says No to Sex-Change Surgery for Minors
In the United Kingdom, a minor is technically permitted to obtain sex reassignment surgery with parental permission, although National Health Service regulations make this is rare.
Bishops: Elderly and Disabled Have Same Right to Treatment as Others
The bishops said they had spoken out in response to those expressing concern about whether they or their loved ones would receive life support at a time of “medical rationing.”
Coronavirus Could Have a ‘Catastrophic Effect’ on Finances of English Cathedral
The cathedral, which is livestreaming Masses via the website churchservices.tv, urged supporters to consider helping it “through the dark and challenging weeks ahead,” either by making a one-off donation or by downloading a form from its website and making regular fixed payments to the cathedral via standing orders.
Rosary Shrine Shines Light on Marian Heart of London
A Visit to St. Dominic’s Church in Haverstock Hill
