PM praises ‘selfless stoicism’ of churches through the pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly thanked churches for the role they have played during lockdown and recognised the “selfless stoicism” Christians have demonstrated throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. “I want to say a great big thank you because over the past year or so I have seen over and over again the teachings of Jesus... Read More

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April 3, 2021

Churches urged to offer debt advice for local communities

A Christian debt advice charity is urging churches and community organisations to consider launching a debt advice centre to support their local communities amid the Covid-19 crisis. Community Money Advice is also urging any body that is struggling with debt problems to seek professional help as soon as possible. The call comes as the charity... Read More

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March 26, 2021

Manila churches again lock down for Holy Week but plan to reopen for Easter

Parishes in the Manila metropolitan area have been forced to cancel Holy week celebrations after government health authorities prohibited religious gatherings due to a spike in Covid-19 infections. Church officials said they would be locked down beginning on 22nd March and would reopen for Easter, on 4th April 4, ucanews.com reported. The Philippines recently recorded the highest Covid-19 infection rates since the pandemic began.... Read More

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March 25, 2021

Let us worship: Churches rejoice as worship ban declared unlawful

The Scottish government’s treatment of churches during the pandemic has been unlawful – so ruled Lord Braid in a judgment handed down from Scotland’s top civil court. A coalition of 27 faith leaders, alongside Glasgow priest Canon Tom White, had challenged the proportionality of the ban in a legal challenge. The ruling could prevent similar... Read More

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March 9, 2021

Will Scotland act on the case for freedom of worship?

In January, the Scottish government became the only government in the UK – and in most of Europe – to forcibly close churches as part of their lockdown measures, writes Elizabeth Francis. The decision placed Scottish worshippers in a difficult situation. Many want to take all efforts to care for the vulnerable. Yet with other... Read More

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February 18, 2021

Glasgow priest launches legal action over Scottish church closures

A Glasgow priest has launched legal action against Covid-19 related church closures in Scotland. Scottish worshippers currently face criminal penalties for going to church, in contrast to their English neighbours who can attend with safety measures in place. “As a priest, I have witnessed first-hand the grief and suffering that Covid-19 has caused for my... Read More

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January 15, 2021

Capitol Hill riots addressed in homilies at some US Catholic churches

Just days after the siege on the US Capitol, several bishops, priests and deacons across the US used their pulpits during weekend Masses to address what happened in Washington and how people of faith should respond. The messages primarily received positive feedback, but they also were criticised. Some of the priests who shared their homilies stressed they were... Read More

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January 8, 2021

Quebec government closes places of worship for a month

Churches and all places of worship are once again closing in the province of Quebec in an effort to stop the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision is part of a new series of containment measures announced by Premier Francois Legault on 6th January. Places of worship will be closed from 9th January to 8th February.... Read More

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January 6, 2021

‘Perplexed’ bishops call for answers over Scottish church closures

In a strongly worded statement, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have expressed concern at the Scottish Government’s decision to close churches, when “No evidence has been forthcoming to justify the inclusion of places of worship as sources of infection”. The bishops suggest the move is “arbitrary and unfair” and in stark contrast to the decision by the... Read More

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January 5, 2021

Keeping churches open is vital for resilience during lockdown, says Cardinal Nichols

With England and Scotland plunged into fresh lockdowns to curb the rapid spread of Covid-19, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has stressed that keeping churches open is vital for people’s resilience during this challenging time. The cardinal’s comments come after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a national lockdown during a special televised address to the nation at... Read More

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