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Catholic Parliamentary Office e-newsletter February 2019

The Church and Politics: should they mix?

Catholic Parliamentary Office Director Anthony Horan responds to criticisms of the Church's involvement in the world of politics.

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Catholics have a significant role to play in politics

We should not be afraid to speak up for the inherent dignity of the human person and the need to pursue the Common Good. Catholics need to be part of the political discourse.

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Pope makes appeal to politicians: defend the lives of the unborn

Pope Francis said that killing of the unborn "in huge numbers, with the endorsement of States, is a serious problem that undermines the foundations of the construction of justice."

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Have your say: consultation on hate crime in Scotland

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed reform of hate crime legislation in Scotland. Please consider submitting a response to this important consultation before it closes on 24 February. Click the link for more details.

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Assisted Suicide: help us to stop it

Care Not Killing needs your help as the Royal College of Physicians prepares to poll members on assisted suicide.

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New BMA guidance means clinical staff can starve and dehydrate people to death

This deeply concerning move could affect up to 24,000 patients in a permanently vegetative state and minimally conscious state, as well as those suffering with severe strokes and dementia.

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Tackling social isolation and loneliness: remembering the role of churches

Sometimes it is easy to forget how much churches contribute to the common good, in particular tackling social isolation and loneliness in communities.

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Scottish Government claims as many as 40,000 households still affected by two-child tax credit limit

Despite a recent reversal by the UK Government the Scottish Government claims that tens of thousands of families in Scotland will remain affected by the controversial policy.

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Pope's peace day message: good politics is at the service of peace

Read the transcript of Pope Francis' message on the World Day for Peace 2019.

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