Pope Francis Believed to be Preparing Restrictions for the Traditional Mass
One of the proposals on the table is to require that priests who want to celebrate the Traditional Mass will have to establish a specific community at a specific church.
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Providence Diocese Relaxes COVID Restrictions at Liturgies
A few of the new protocols include, the capacity of churches being increased from 75% to 80%, and social distancing will decrease from six to three feet between families or individuals.
Catholic Bishops’ Coronavirus Responses Will Not Long Be Forgotten
COMMENTARY: When everything was shut down, some of our spiritual fathers seemed a little too eager to accept, and at times even exceed, the demands made by civil authorities.
After Minnesota Bishops Plan to Defy Mass Restrictions, Governor Eases Rules
On May 20, the bishops of Minnesota said they would allow parishes to resume public Masses at one-third of church capacity on May 26, in defiance of the statewide order.
Church Fighting Mississippi Coronavirus Restriction Was Burned Down
A message reading “Bet you stay home now you hypokrits [sic]” was found painted on the church’s parking lot.
French State Council Orders Religious Gathering Ban Be Lifted
The Council of State ruled May 18 that since gatherings of fewer than 10 people are permitted in other places, “the general and absolute prohibition [on religious gatherings] is disproportionate...and therefore constitutes a serious and manifest violation of the freedom of worship.”
Federal Judge Blocks Kentucky Governor's Soon-to-Expire Ban on Religious Services
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Nicholasville had objected to the governor’s limits and sought to provide in-person religious services.
Department of Justice to Act on Unfair Religious Restrictions Amid Coronavirus
Action by the Justice Department is anticipated this week to protect the rights of churches and other houses of worship from unconstitutional limitations of religious exercise during the pandemic.
Catholic Business Owners Find Ways to Help Coronavirus Victims
Despite the negative impact the pandemic is inflicting on their own bottom lines, they are determined to ease the burdens of others.
