
Bishops of England and Wales to UK Faithful: As COVID-19 Weakens, It Is Time for Catholics to Return to Mass
The Sunday Mass obligation is now reinstated.
The Sunday Mass obligation is now reinstated.
The restrictions were extended to the end of May, according to a decree from the Vatican’s secretary of state.
The Holy See has chosen not to follow the lead of many EU countries, including Italy, that are already easing their COVID-19 restrictions.
Only relatively small numbers have arrived so far compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but their presence provides cautious optimism for the tourist-dependent local Christian community.
According to Mother Caterina, there is no other explanation for the closure than the refusal of the five remaining sisters to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
After she sued Washington, D.C., reprieve was granted — but it doesn’t resolve all of the issues raised in her lawsuit.
Religious freedom is protected under the law regardless of the popularity of the belief that is infringed.
Because the archdiocese has schools located both inside and outside the city, it was able to lift the mask mandate in its Maryland schools in February.
While mindful of COVID protocols, plans are underway for pre-pandemic events and norms.
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