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UK bishops double down: COVID vaccine derived from aborted baby can be used in ‘good conscience’ MANCHESTER, England, September 25, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The bishops of England and Wales have walked back their controversial July statement declaring Catholics “have a prima facie duty to be vaccinated.” In a September 24 statement, the bishops now say it is a matter of individual conscience, while at the same time defending Catholics who choose to take a vaccine derived from an aborted baby as acting in “good conscience.” However, this position appears at odds with recent statements by several high-ranking prelates and lay...

Award-winning economist and journalist Paul Mason believes that, in the wake of the financial crisis and with the rapid rise of new technologies, we are on the cusp of a seismic economic shift – of a kind yet to be seen in human history. He argues we have a golden opportunity to shape a more socially just and sustainable economy with the emerging forces of information technology, rapid scientific advancement and free, easily shared goods. On 22 July, Paul will debate the issue at a Guardian Members’ event. The panel will include Douglas Murray, associate director of the Henry Jackson...