Northern Ireland now has “one of the most liberal abortion regimes anywhere in the world” in which “some unborn children will be left completely defenceless”.

"It is important to give very strong consideration to the closure of all schools in the very near future. We need to fight this virus together," said Archbishop Eamon Martin.

“Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace. Come into the brokenness of this land with your healing love.”

Fifty nine of newly elected MLAs in Northern Ireland Assembly have vowed to vote against abortion.

Elected MPs urged to be a voice for the unborn at Westminster.