translated from Spanish: Covid-19: Catholic Church confronts Italy for not authorizing masses

Rome.- The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) sent on Sunday night a harsh statement against the Government of Giuseppe Conte denouncing that it affects the “freedom of worship” which after the gradual reopening, which will begin on 4 May, continues for the time being the prohibition on holding masses. Conte announced last night what the gradual and slow de-escalation in the country will be that will begin on May 4 with the opening of some activities and possible trips to visit relatives, as well as the holding of funerals, with only the presence of 15 people.

But following the advice of the technical-scientific committee that has been responsible for drawing up the de-escalation plan, at a time when although the contagion curve seems to fall more than 2,000 newspapers, it was decided that it was not safe to allow religious ceremonies. To get the latest news about coronavirus, sign up by clicking on this space and we’ll send you the information instantly.” Italian bishops cannot agree to be compromised by the exercise of freedom of worship. It should be clear to all that the commitment to serve the poor, so important in this emergency, comes from a faith that must be able to be fed from its sources, particularly sacramental life,” he published after the Conte press conference, the Episcopal Conference Italiana.LA CIS added that “the Church accepted, with suffering and a sense of responsibility, the governmental limitations assumed to deal with the health emergency” , but now, “when the constraints assumed to deal with the pandemic are reduced, the Church demands that she be able to resume her pastoral action.” You may also be interested in: Pope highlights the work of funeral employees in pandemic”The Presidency of the Council and the Scientific Technical Committee are reminded of the duty to distinguish between their responsibility, giving precise indications of a health nature, and that of the Church, called to organize the life of the Christian community, in accordance with the measures prepared, but in the fullness of their autonomy ” , concludes the Italian episcopate. The decision not to allow masses has not only provoked the anger of the CIS that had never attacked the Government of Conte in this way, but divergences have also arisen within the Executive himself.The two ministers belonging to Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva party, that of Equal Opportunities and Family, Elena Bonetti, and Agriculture, Teresa Bellanova rejected what they considered an “incomprehensible decision.” Following the harsh reaction of the Church, the Executive was forced to issue a response note saying that “the prime minister takes note of the CIS communication and confirms what he had already anticipated at the press conference, which will consider a protocol in the coming days that will allow faithful participation in liturgical celebrations in conditions of maximum security” , but without quoting dates. You might also be interested:Coronavirus is proof that we need the Lord: PapaPapa Francisco mysteriously disappears during a transmission 



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