Reaching out to the elderly is ‘priority’ as new lockdowns bite

People must reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing and care homes, the Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh has said. Bishop Michael Router, Chair of the Council for Healthcare of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has asked people to reach out to the elderly amid a new phase of Covid-19 restrictions and has urged... Read More

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August 6, 2020

Government says it cannot order schools to stay open during local lockdowns

The Government cannot “decree” that keeping schools open must be prioritised over pubs during local lockdowns to combat spikes in coronavirus cases, the schools minister has said. Nick Gibb insisted that all children will return to school in England in September but said the decisions to enforce closures to prevent new outbreaks will be made... Read More

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April 28, 2020

As lockdowns end, pope prays for prudence in behaviour and judging others

Pope Francis began his early morning Mass praying that people would be prudent and obedient as governments begin lifting restrictions imposed to stop the coronavirus pandemic. And, in his homily at the Mass today, 28th April, he prayed that people would be prudent in their judgment of others, refraining from gossip and not believing lies... Read More

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