Across
1/10 The Queen who attempted to restore the Catholic faith to England in a rather brutal manner (4,5)
3 The reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment (8)
9 A Biblical book for mathematicians? (7)
10 See 1across
11 Convert saint to silky garment! (5)
12 Mean-as troll may saunter along! (6)
14 Iago: “Here, stand behind this bulk; straight will he come: / Wear thy good ___ bare, and put it home:” Othello V,1 (6)
16 At the end tardy Old Boy initially becomes a lay religious! (6)
19 Recede after a formal order! (6)
21 Restore to former level (3-2)
24 Traditional Sunday lunch (5)
25 A Bishop's staff (7)
26 Prayer for divine protection may result in glibness! (8)
27 In a nutshell, it's not a nice place! (4)
Down
1 Small cars attempt pastoral care! (8)
2 Redesign mitre to forgive sin! (5)
4 Birthplace of St. Francis (6)
5 Playful aquatic mammal (5)
6 Seats in the chancel of a church near the altar for the officiating clergy (7)
7 That certain something (4)
8 A meeting of people who are gathered to receive messages from spirits (6)
13 A relief worker outspoken about worldy matters! (8)
15 Church dignitary (7)
17 Push it, wear it, fasten it (6)
18 Ordained minister canoed unusually! (6)
20 Sacred ceremonies (5)
22 "The possession of fools": Herodotus (5)
23 Cheat to obtain baby's bed? (4)
Solution for May Crossword
Across: 1 Cock, 3 Scratchy,
9 Payment, 10 Rural,
11 Count the ways, 13 Insure, 15 Hymnal, 18 Body of Christ, 22 Tithe, 23 Elevate,
24 Paradise, 25 Lent.
Down: 1 Capuchin, 2 Coypu,
4 Catchy, 5 Arrow, 6 Carry on, 7 Yale, 8 Lector, 12 Flatfeet,
14 Scooter, 16 Yahweh,
17 Afters,19 Yield, 20 Inane, 21 Step.
The Winner of the April Crossword from 11 correct entries was Kevin Daly of Titahi Bay, NZ
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