Photo – VE Day is the perfect occasion to reopen our churches, Reports below.
The number of people in Northern Ireland who have died after contracting Covid-19 had risen to 338 last night, with nine more deaths having been reported in the last 24 hours.
Health Minister Robin Swann revealed the latest statistics as he clarified that the lockdown rules still in force do not apply to children who live between different parents.
Around Northern Ireland, the appreciation for the NHS continues to be demonstrated. Loyalist bonfire builders have cancelled their event in Portadown this year and created a tribute to the NHS from donated pallets instead
Tayto appoints crisis management team as Covid-19 pandemic hits consumer demand – The directors of the snack giant said the underlying market for crisps and snacks was already challenging
The Department of Media, Culture and Sport has published revised plans for VE Day celebrations which will include a reflection and prayer from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
[[] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52465997 ]
[[] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/04/28/queen-will-address-nation-ve-day-anniversary-public-singalong/ ]
VE Day is the perfect occasion to reopen our churches
Charles Moore suggests the decision to close churches could be revisited ahead of VE Day.
[[] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/28/ve-day-perfect-occasion-reopen-churches/ ]
Couples in no rush down the aisle as average age of grooms is now at its highest on record at 36.8 …
Independent.ie
Church of Ireland weddings accounted for 2pc of the total, with the same share for other religions, meaning religion played a key role for almost …
[[] https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/couples-in-no-rush-down-the-aisle-as-average-age-of-grooms-is-now-at-its-highest-on-record-at-368-years-old-39166373.html ]
Nearly 18,000 more people could die of cancer due to impact of Covid-19, researchers warn
London Evening Standard
[[] https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/nearly-18000-more-people-could-die-of-cancers-due-to-impact-of-covid19-research-suggests-a4426656.html ]
Young adults ‘praying more’ in Covid-19 lockdown
The Tablet
It found that despite not being able to go to Mass or attend other religious services, religious practice remains relatively high in Ireland. The poll was …
[[] https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/39443 ]
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