A mass in Nice, with the health protocol linked to the Covid-19 crisis.
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The announcement made Thursday by Jean Castex to re-authorize the public for religious celebrations, but to limit the gauge to 30 people, made the Catholic authorities react.
Friday, the Conference of Bishops of France (CEF) announced the filing of a freedom summary to the Council of State and a meeting with the Prime Minister on Sunday.
"Pending the outcome of these two steps", the CEF indicates that "the rules set by the Prime Minister are in force".
The Bishop of Montauban does not understand it that way.
On Friday on Twitter, Bishop Bernard Ginoux affirmed that "the only response to the government is to INVADE our churches at the time of mass".
The same day, he wrote a letter to the priests and parishioners of his diocese.
#Messes Sunday.
Let's find them in our parishes at the usual times and as I have tweeted since October 29: the only response to the government is to INVADE our churches at the time of mass.
- Bernard Ginoux (@mgrginoux) November 26, 2020
"I ask that Masses resume in the diocese, applying the health protocol that we have always respected," he says.
The churches remain open, the faithful who want to come there, without any authority being able to require an authorization or establish a prohibition.
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"Refuse to pay" a possible fine
What if participants are fined?
They "should refuse to pay the fine on the spot," said Bishop Ginoux.
I ask that these facts be transmitted to me and I would instruct the lawyer of the diocese to follow up.
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Asked by Radio Totem, the prefect of Tarn-et-Garonne Pierre Besnard reacted: “The first mission of a pastor is to ensure the safety and health of his flock.
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