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California Lifts Capacity Limits on Religious Gatherings Following Supreme Court Ruling
The court majority noted in an unsigned order that the state’s “three households” rule did not apply as strictly to secular indoor gatherings, such as indoor shopping or businesses such as nail salons, as it did to private religious gatherings at homes.
US Supreme Court: California’s Limit on Home Religious Gatherings Is Too Strict
‘Where the government permits other activities to proceed with precautions, it must show that the religious exercise at issue is more dangerous than those activities even when the same precautions are applied,’ the Supreme Court said in the 5-4 decision.
Indiana Bill Would Make Religious Services ‘Essential’ During Declared Emergencies
‘Religious organizations provide essential services that are necessary for the health and welfare of the public during a disaster emergency,’ the legislation reads.
London Police Express Regret Over Upset Due to Halting Good Friday Service at Polish Parish
Police officers had interrupted the Good Friday liturgy at Christ the King parish April 2, ordering worshippers to leave or face a fine or possible arrest. Officers addressed the congregation April 11.
‘Vaccine Passports’ Draw Debate Over Medical Necessity and Ethics
According to critics, such provisions amount to forced vaccinations that will violate privacy and civil liberties and undermine trust in public-health authorities.
Colorado Bishops to Restore Sunday Mass Obligation on Pentecost
The Sunday Mass obligation will be restored for Catholics in the state next month.
Meet the Friars Feeding the Hungry During the Pandemic: ‘It’s a Beautiful Thing’
While friars serve food, volunteers kneel in prayer in a simple chapel before the Blessed Sacrament.
Paris Archbishop Opens Canonical Poceedings Against Parish Over Maskless Masses
While the original video of the Easter Vigil has since been removed by the parish, the live stream of the Easter Sunday Mass at the parish the following day showed priests and altar servers without masks standing close together.
Religious Leaders in Northern Ireland Hopeful for More In-Person Services
For the past few months, Northern Ireland’s Executive Office and the public health authorities had requested churches move their services online.
