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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP

@francisjon.bsky.social
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Partnered Anglican priest; member of theThird Order SSF; author; interested in Benedictine, Carmelite, Franciscan spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Supervision and Orthodox churches (especially Coptic).

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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/make-ama...
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We pay our dues. They should too.
Amazon made £555 MILLION in profit in the UK last year, but only paid a fraction of what they should in tax. We must stop this!
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/make-ama... Please sign and share
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We pay our dues. They should too.
Amazon made £555 MILLION in profit in the UK last year, but only paid a fraction of what they should in tax. We must stop this!
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/... Please sign and share. Thanks.
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please sign and share: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Far-right extremists are targeting RNLI volunteers, publishing their personal details online and harassing them. We are putting together a thank you card to show these brave crew members that the majority stands with them. Will you write a message too? actionnetwork.org/forms/share-...
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I just shared a message of thanks for the RNLI volunteers
Far-right extremists are targeting RNLI volunteers, publishing their personal details online and harassing them simply for saving lives at sea. We are putting together a 'thank you' card to show th...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Monster fishing vessels are hoovering up whole ecosystems in UK waters that are supposed to be protected. I just signed a petition calling on the new government to save our seas from destructive fishing, by banning supertrawlers in UK Marine Protected Areas. Will you join me? act.gp/3B9jU74
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Sign the petition
Environment Secretary: stop the industrial fishing frenzy
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Can you sign this urgent petition? Life-threatening heatwaves in the UK are causing chaos and claiming lives. Our homes, schools, and workplaces aren’t built for this, but the government is completely underprepared. We’re demanding an urgent extreme heat strategy - act.gp/44RmSII
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SIGN to demand protection from deadly heatwaves.
The UK is dangerously unprepared for worsening extreme heat. It only takes two minutes.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
'For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.' ... Perhaps some politicians should reflect on those words from Prophet Hosea.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
To celebrate the Octocentenary Francis of Assisi’s Transitus on October 3rd the Society of St. Francis (Third Order) has published my new book. Chapters explore what il Poverello might be saying to the world and Church today and it's ideal for personal or group use. Available from: jff2209@yahoo.com
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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Save Britain’s hedgehogs: make hedgehog highways law!
When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your n...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Home Office wants to use flawed AI technology to decide if asylum-seeking children are actually under 18. An AI system can't understand trauma, and mistakes could put vulnerable kids in serious danger. Let's demand the Home Secretary halts this plan. Sign here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Tell the Home Office: Don't use flawed AI on asylum-seeking children
The Home Office plans to use AI technology to guess the age of children seeking asylum. This tech is flawed, has a massive error margin, and is less accurate for people of colour. A single mistake cou...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Russia set Britain on fire. Demand an inquiry.
The men who tried to set fire to Kier Starmer’s house were taking orders from Russia. Our research shows this was not an isolated plot. It was part of a wider Russian operation on British soil. Add yo...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Please+https%3A%2F%2Feverydayplastic.eaction.org.uk%2Ftbpc-2026-mp
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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If Muslims or members of the Asian and Black community had set fire to white people’s homes with children running for their lives, do you think we would be discussing legitimate concerns or focussing on who radicalised them and ideological and contributing cultural factors?
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join me taking action to stop the Great Israeli Real Estate Event 2026 from going ahead in London this weekend. This disgraceful event will involve the brazen sale of land stolen from Palestinians. Write to your MP today palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/MPIsraelevent
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Write to your MP: Stop the Great Israeli Real Estate Event 2026
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. We can't let them. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. goodlawproject.org/s/4ca10b
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Stand in solidarity with Misan Harriman | Good Law Project
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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SIGN to defend UK nature from toxic chemical companies
Join the biggest EVER movement of nature defenders. It only takes two minutes.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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SIGN to defend UK nature from toxic chemical companies
Join the biggest EVER movement of nature defenders. It only takes two minutes.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
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Three Reform UK Candidates Appear On Leaked BNP List  – HOPE not hate
HOPE not hate can reveal that three of Reform’s candidates were once affiliated with the British National Party A joint investigation by HOPE not hate...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Check out this from We Own It. weownit.org.uk/act-now/tug-...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The government promised to bring our railway into public ownership. Their Railways Bill leaves huge parts of our railway in the hands of private profiteers. Ask your MP to make sure it delivers for passengers, not profit. weownit.org.uk/rail-tug-of-...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Stop the death penalty for Palestinians!
URGENT: Israel is already preparing a death row for Palestinians.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This is, indeed, inhuman and, in light of it, His Majesty's State Visit must be put on hold. The UK must not be seen to support this madman.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Belarus just passed a law that punishes people for speaking openly about same-sex relationships. Lukashenko hasn't signed yet — but he's expected to. Every signature counts while that window is open. Add your name. a.allout.org/s/v0JQA/
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Speaking about love could soon be a crime in Belarus.
Belarus's parliament has passed a law punishing anyone who speaks openly about same-sex relationships — but Lukashenko hasn't signed it yet. That window is closing. Sign the petition now and add to th...
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 06/04/2026
“How lucky is the United States that everytime they look for democracy in other countries they find oil instead”- Spain Deputy Gabriel Rufián
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/04/2026
The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The General Medical Council are targeting Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah again - join thousands of doctors to support him and demand the GMC leadership resigns! palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/complaint-gmc
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Support Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah: Write to the General Medical Council today
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Make some noise. Share this post. 🚨 The Israeli government has granted itself another means to dehumanise, suppress, and kill Palestinians. Israel is violating international law.
The image says, "PRISON SENTENCE FOR ISRAELIS, DEATH SENTENCE FOR PALESTINIANS." It also says, "Israel's death penalty bill is a reminder: this is illegal occupation, functioning as intended," with the OXFAM logo below.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Perhaps all Americans should be required to read 'Animal Farm' ...
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Trump claims Iran war ‘nearing completion’ and seeks to justify conflict in prime-time address
Markets sink after president offers little detail on how he intends to wind down conflict over next two to three weeks
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“Sustainable” timber isn’t always safe. Forests are being destroyed, Indigenous communities displaced and critically endangered species like the Malayan tiger are under threat. Demand the UK government takes action @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
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Stop tainted timber destroying forests, homes and wildlife
Take action Our investigation has uncovered a disturbing truth: “sustainable” timber from Malaysia can’t be trusted. Certification schemes are failing, so timber linked to forest destruction, wildlife...
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David Hamid @eurobishop.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
UK citizens please consider signing this petition.
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Petition: As Trump fuels global chaos, King Charles should not pay him a Royal Visit
Stop Trump Coalition
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-no-...
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Petition: As Trump fuels global chaos, King Charles should not pay him a Royal Visit
Stop Trump Coalition
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
How can the USA, who never consulted us before invading Iran, dare have the audacity to say we should open the Strait of Hormuz which was closed because of his invasion!
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Israel has just passed a law to introduce the death penalty against Palestinians. Demand the British government takes action by calling for sanctions now! palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/opposedeathp...
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Write to the Foreign Secretary: Oppose Israel's new death penalty law
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Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Tuesday
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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BREAKING: Spain just stood up to Trump
Join to get more countries to follow suit – this momentum could help stop the war!
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high
State of the Climate report finds Earth’s energy has moved dangerously out of balance, with oceans absorbing vast majority of trapped heat
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high
State of the Climate report finds Earth’s energy has moved dangerously out of balance, with oceans absorbing vast majority of trapped heat
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’ve just supported independent booksellers by shopping on Biblio.co.uk for second-hand and rare books — you can too. biblio.co.uk
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
“If the music of the Gospel ceases to sound in our homes, our public squares, our workplaces, our political and financial life, then we will no longer hear the strains that challenge us to defend the dignity of every man and woman”. (Pope Francis, Ecumenical Prayer Service in Latvia, 2018)
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/... Please sign and share. Thanks.
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NO World Cup in the US! ⚽🏆
Qualifying World Cup teams should refuse to play in the US while Trump wages war.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
People in Senegal are being arrested and jailed for who they are. Right now, lawmakers are debating a bill that could double prison sentences to 10 years and criminalize speaking up for LGBT+ rights. Sign against this anti-LGBT+ law: a.allout.org/s/Pa3jX/
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Senegal: Reject The Anti-LGBT+ bill
People in Senegal are being arrested and jailed for who they are. Right now, lawmakers are debating a bill that could double prison sentences to 10 years and criminalize speaking up for LGBT+ rights. ...
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Iranians living in UK tell Starmer that war will only strengthen Tehran regime
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe among more than 100 signatories to letter urging PM not to get drawn further into the conflict
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Use @pscupdates.bsky.social new e-action to report UK Lawyers for Israel to the Charity Commission today: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/uklfi-charit...
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Report UKLFI to the Charity Commission
Dear Charity Commission,
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Shocking that the PM should support fake and provocative news.
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Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats
Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regime
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Alistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 27/02/2026
Quite something that the fact 70% of voters seem to have rejected insular nationalism, out and out racism and the removal of workers rights doesn’t even seem to have occurred to Reform. Long way to go, but still think I’m right in thinking the chances of Farage in No 10 remain non-existent.
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This is part of Pope Leo's ongoing teaching about the Christian Fsith based on the documents of Vatican II. Valuable to all Christians and explorers.
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General Audience of 18 February 2026 - Catechesis. The Documents of Vatican Council II. II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium. 1. The mystery of the Church, sacrament of the union with God, and the ...
LEO XIV GENERAL AUDIENCE St Peter's Square Wednesday, 18 February 2026 [ Multimedia ] ___________________________________
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
www.france24.com/en/europe/20... 'These incidents reflect a broader trend: many of Trump’s European appointees are political outsiders rather than career diplomats – a choice that some see as sheer amateurism, and one that raises questions about both competence and intentions.'
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Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors raise tensions across Europe
US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social…
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John-Francis FRIENDSHIP @francisjon.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Unbelievable. King Charles is STILL set to fly to the US to celebrate with Trump in April. With everything Trump is saying and doing right now - and the hate and chaos he's spreading - this trip must be cancelled. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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