Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales —
United Kingdom: card. Nichols, Mass for healthcare workers tonight. A celebration and applause every Thursday
COVID-19 Coronavirus: English Catholic Bishops, “scarcity of resources” makes “prognosis and likelihood of benefit overriding criteria”
COVID-19 Coronavirus: English Catholic Bishops, no one can be denied life-saving care on age grounds
Politics —
Brexit: Scotland against London. Russell, “postponing withdrawal from the EU by two years. Our economy would not withstand Covid and a no-deal Brexit”
COVID-19 Coronavirus: UK Bishops, first assessment of lockdown. Streamed Masses – a success. Initiatives for the poor and the homeless
United Kingdom: Boris Johnson in intensive care. Longley (Tablet), “on this occasion, he has shown moral strength and dedication” to his country
Coronavirus Covid-19: England and Wales, guidelines for Holy Week. Streamed liturgies and foot washing at home
COVID-19 Coronavirus: UK, Catholic Bishops back plan to release prisoners to ease pressure on jails
Message to devotees —
Coronavirus Covid-19: card. Nichols (primate of the Catholic Church in England and Wales), “making room for God in our hearts”. Churches open, but no liturgies
LETTER TO FAITHFUL —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: UK, message from Card. Nichols. Guidance on Masses and prayers, invitation to charity. Document on sacraments
ANALYSIS —
Coronavirus: #stayathome must become a virtuous European “norm”
di Gianni BorsaThe Covid-19 is spreading throughout all European Countries. But national governments’ responses are not mutually coordinated, and they risk jeopardizing…
