Public Masses continue in Italy despite new Covid-19 restrictions

As the Italian government imposed new restrictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, the Italian bishops’ conference said churches will remain open for prayer and for Masses with the public. Vincenzo Corrado, the bishops’ director of communications, said that the new restrictions signed by Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte allow for “access to places... Read More

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November 7, 2020

Many bereaved feel their ‘grief has been suspended’ due to restrictions

Many bereaved people feel that their “grief has been suspended” due to social restrictions, an eminent psychotherapist has warned. The warning comes after England was put into a new national lockdown ahead of Remembrance Sunday. It also comes as a new poll highlighted how restrictions around funerals, as well as social distancing rules, are making... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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November 5, 2020

Public worship ban shows Government’s ‘misunderstanding’ of religious faith

The ban on acts of public worship in England amid the country’s winter lockdown shows the Government’s “misunderstanding of the importance of religious faith”, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said. Speaking on this morning’s Today programme on BBC Radio 4, Cardinal Nichols, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, also pointed out that the ban... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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November 2, 2020

Worshippers urge PM to keep churches open for Mass in new winter lockdown

A change.org petition urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to allow churches to remain open for public worship has gained support from thousands of worshippers. The petition comes in response to Mr Johnson’s announcement that new tougher national restrictions will be put in place across England from Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December. Mr Johnson will update... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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November 1, 2020

‘We look for peace, healing and hope’ as we remember our deceased this November

The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has reassured those grieving the death of a loved one that the Lord will provide them with the strength to “lift ourselves and others with resolve and hope”. Noting that November is a time to remember and pray for family members, colleagues, neighbours and friends who have died since this... Read More

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October 29, 2020

‘Christmas will never be cancelled’ vows bishop, as he calls for 24-hour lifting of restrictions

‘Christmas will never be cancelled’, the Bishop of Paisley has vowed, while suggesting a 24-hour lifting on social restrictions to allow friends and families to gather and celebrate together. Bishop John Keenan’s call came after Scotland’s national clinical director Professor Jason Leitch warned society that the idea of a normal Christmas was a “fiction” and... Read More

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October 4, 2020

Mental health experts call for restrictions on image-editing apps

Mental health experts are calling for body and face-editing apps to be age-restricted in order to better protect the mental and physical wellbeing of young people. The group of experts and organisations have called for the introduction of specific guidelines for app developers, encouraging the consideration of potential health harms within their products. Led by... Read More

Culture

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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

News – UK and Ireland

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September 23, 2020

Sports braced for ‘devastating’ impact of six more months without spectators

Sports clubs and associations in England are facing up to the bleak prospect of six further months without spectators after plans for a fans’ return in October were scrapped. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that the Government could not go ahead with the planned reopening of venues on a socially-distanced basis... Read More

Culture, Sport

COVID-19, impact, restrictions, six months, spectators, sports

September 9, 2020

Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock

New rules banning social gatherings of more than six people are “absolutely vital to protect life”, the Health Secretary has said. The change in the law in England will come into force on Monday 14th September as the Government seeks to curb the rise in coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the change in... Read More

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Public Masses continue in Italy despite new Covid-19 restrictions

Many bereaved feel their ‘grief has been suspended’ due to restrictions

Public worship ban shows Government’s ‘misunderstanding’ of religious faith

Worshippers urge PM to keep churches open for Mass in new winter lockdown

‘We look for peace, healing and hope’ as we remember our deceased this November

‘Christmas will never be cancelled’ vows bishop, as he calls for 24-hour lifting of restrictions

Mental health experts call for restrictions on image-editing apps

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

Sports braced for ‘devastating’ impact of six more months without spectators

Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock

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