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Posted on Thu 6 Aug 2015

Sunday shopping risks depriving us of something precious

The observance of Sunday as a weekly day of rest goes back to the Emperor Constantine, and in this country, legislation which forbade “worldly labour” has existed since, at least, the reign of Charles II.

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Posted on Wed 5 Aug 2015

Church: keep Sunday special for the sake of family, friends - and football

Bishop Michael warns that end of the common day of rest would be an ‘Orwellian nightmare’ where people can no longer count on being able to spend time with family and friends.

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Posted on Thu 23 Jul 2015

PAKISTAN: New hope for Asia Bibi

Bishop Michael comments on the decision by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to grant a stay of execution for Asia Bibi to allow the case against her to be re-opened.

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