UK bishops warn new Public Order Act unfairly affects people of faith

[ad_1] Isabel Spruce-Vaughn was arrested twice for praying outside abortion clinics. / Credit:ADF UK London, England, Sep 19, 2024 / 12:06 pm (CNA). The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have condemned legislation relating to prayer outside abortion clinics, claiming that the proposal represents a step backward for civic and religious freedom.Bishop John Sherrington, auxliary bishop of Westminster and spokesperson for the bishops’ conference on issues relating to life, said in a Sept. 18 statement that the Public Order Act…