Archbishop disappointed as Welsh churches close amid ‘firebreak’ measures

Wales will enter a two-week ‘firebreak’ Covid lockdown from 23rd October to relieve pressure on the health service and slow the spread of the virus in the country. Church doors will close for public worship until 9th November. Whilst praying that the ‘firebreak’ will reduce the level and speed of infections, the Archbishop of Cardiff, George... Read More

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October 8, 2020

Churches voice concern as Brexit talks hit critical phase

Irish Church leaders have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between the islands and beyond amid a critical phase of the Brexit negotiations. In a joint statement, Church leaders from across the denominations warn that there is limited time remaining to prepare for Brexit and insist that it is in everyone’s interests... Read More

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September 23, 2020

Churches and schools will remain open, says PM as further restrictions imposed

Places of worship will remain open, as will schools, colleges and universities, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed as he outlined new social restrictions in a bid to curb the growing number of positive Covid-19 cases across the UK. The country faces an “unquestionably difficult” winter, Boris Johnson warned after announcing the coronavirus restrictions, which, he... Read More

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September 23, 2020

Quebec government limits churches to 50 people, 25 in riskier regions

The Quebec government took religious leaders by surprise by announcing that the maximum number of people allowed to participate in an event in a place of worship would be lowered from 250 to 50 in all regions of the province, starting on 21st September. But the Quebec government also announced that three regions, including Montreal and Quebec City, moved from ‘yellow’ to... Read More

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September 16, 2020

Foster: Ministers to be involved in talks with churches over compensation

Stormont ministers will be directly involved in negotiations with churches to ensure they provide “appropriate” compensation for historical abuse victims in Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has said. The First Minister said initial exchanges with religious institutions had involved senior civil servants but she said ministers would be playing a more prominent role as the talks... Read More

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September 2, 2020

Churches criticise protesters for storming steps of German parliament

Churches in Germany have criticised the attempt by demonstrators to “storm” the Reichstag building in Berlin, the seat of the Bundestag, or lower house of parliament. Bishop Georg Batzing, president of the German bishops’ conference, expressed his shock at the behaviour of participants in a recent demonstration against the government’s policies to contain the Covid-19... Read More

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June 12, 2020

Government publishes guidance on reopening churches for private prayer

The Government has published its guidance for the safe reopening of churches for private, individual prayer, including suggestions for a booking system, the use of screens, staggering arrival and departure times, having times solely for vulnerable groups and closing when normal services are taking place. According to the guidance, places of worship will now be... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Bishop welcomes reopening of churches for private prayer as ‘first step’ towards restoration of Mass and sacraments

The Bishop of Shrewsbury has welcomed the Government’s announcement that churches can reopen after nearly three months of lockdown. Bishop Mark Davies said the opening of churches for private and individual prayer from Monday 15th June represents the “first step towards the public celebration of the Mass and the Sacraments”. “I very much welcome the... Read More

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June 5, 2020

Bishop hopes Government ‘will see sense’ and allow opening of churches soon

In an extended pastoral message for today’s feast day of St Boniface (5th June), patron of the Diocese of Plymouth, Bishop Mark O’Toole, expressed his hope that the Government “will see sense soon” and permit the opening of, at least some, churches for personal prayer. Reflecting on the life of St Boniface, who was born... Read More

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June 5, 2020

China makes preaching patriotism compulsory to reopen churches

Catholics are upset about a directive from China’s communist government asking priests to ‘preach on patriotism’ as a condition for reopening liturgical services, suspended earlier this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ucanews.com reported the Catholic Patriotic Association and the Chinese Catholic educational administration committee of Zhejiang province jointly issued a notice on 29th May... Read More

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