The strangest thing about Northern Irish politics? There’s a government, but no opposition
Journal.ie
[[] https://www.thejournal.ie/opposition-stormont-ni-arlene-foster-sinn-fein-dup-4964143-Jan2020/ ]
A major political row is brewing over legacy – Ben Lowry
Belfast News Letter
[[] https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/ben-lowry-a-major-political-row-is-brewing-over-legacy-1-9203075 ]
Unionism has sent out a signal of defeatism and weakness – Ben Lowry
Belfast News Letter
[[] https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/ben-lowry-unionism-has-sent-out-a-signal-of-defeatism-and-weakness-1-9205754 ]
Free Presbyterians stage protest against first rural pride parade in Northern Ireland
Belfast Telegraph
[[] https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/free-presbyterians-stage-protest-against-first-rural-pride-parade-in-northern-ireland-38870132.html ]
Clerics row over image of Christ kissing child as logo for LGBT conference run by Mid Ulster Pride
Belfast News Letter
“The graphic used in the conference poster is particularly obnoxious – why are they using a photo of Christ kissing a boy as the main image for the conference?” – Rev Marcus Lecky
[[] https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/clerics-row-over-image-of-christ-kissing-child-as-logo-for-lgbt-conference-run-by-mid-ulster-pride-1-9205496 ]
Mary Lou has to call for the smelling salts as SF councillor deals a knock-out blow
Irish Times
[[] https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/mary-lou-has-to-call-for-the-smelling-salts-as-sf-councillor-deals-a-knock-out-blow-1.4143368 ]
‘Surprise’ as top Catholic college rejects course in Catholic ethics
The Irish Catholic
[[] https://www.irishcatholic.com/surprise-as-top-catholic-college-rejects-course-in-catholic-ethics/ ]
US Bishop offered “pastoral care” to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Reports that Bishop Michael Curry, leader of the Episcopal Church in America has offered “pastoral care” to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Star
[ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/harry-meghan-offered-support-fiery-21310308 ]h
Times
[ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/barnstorming-us-bishop-who-spoke-at-royal-wedding-offers-support-to-sussexes-bfsknz0v2 ]
Vicar of Baghdad’ says actions were ‘highly appropriate’ after Charity Commission investigation
Christian Today
Further report on Charity Commission inquiry.
[ https://www.christiantoday.com/article/vicar.of.baghdad.says.actions.were.highly.appropriate.after.charity.commission.investigation/134051.htm ]
Mass grave of 34 Ethiopian Christians executed by ISIS found in Libya
The Christian Post
[[] https://www.christianpost.com/news/mass-grave-34-ethiopian-christians-executed-isis-found-libya-229271/ ]
Council is responsible for upkeep of ancient graveyards according to 19th century acts
Impartial Reporter
Legal acts dating back to the 1860s and the 1870s mean that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has been compelled to take full responsibility for the safety and maintenance of 42 ancient graveyards in the district area.
[[] https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/18167856.council-responsible-upkeep-ancient-graveyards-according-19th-century-acts/ ]
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