Articles by Madeleine Teahan
New UK Health chief, a practicing Catholic, under fire for pro-life views
Sep 7, 2022 / 09:02 amA Catholic Member of Parliament who was appointed yesterday to the role of Health Secretary in the UK has come under fire for her pro-life views.
The Muslim, the Catholic cardinal, and the church in Bosnia that could help heal deep divisions
Aug 30, 2022 / 03:34 amA prominent Bosnian cardinal has said that “forgiveness can be achieved” following the consecration of a Catholic church in the town of Bugojno in central Bosnia.
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
Aug 12, 2022 / 04:05 amThe European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his deportation from Germany back to Iran, on the grounds of religious freedom.
Pro-lifers react with dismay to news that Irish government plans to fine for praying near abortion clinic
Aug 9, 2022 / 09:51 amPro-life campaigners and advocates for religious freedom in Ireland have expressed dismay following the news that the Irish Government intends to introduce fines and prison sentences for people who pray, hold signs, or try to persuade women not to have abortions while they are within the vicinity of an abortion clinic.
English grandmother arrested for praying near abortion clinic wins religious freedom challenge
Jul 20, 2022 / 01:11 amA 76-year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty, but human rights campaigners still fear that the initial fine represents “a worrying trend in law enforcement” regarding certain beliefs.
Why the heritage listing of this 'radical' English cathedral might signal a change in attitude
Jul 14, 2022 / 02:11 amThe first classical cathedral to be built in England since St. Paul’s Cathedral has achieved a coveted recognition that shows a changing attittude to "serious classical architecture", according to its architect.