Invited Sunday in Europe 1, Mgr Matthieu Rougé, bishop of the diocese of Nanterre, welcomed the decision of the Council of State, which ordered the government to review its decree limiting the number of faithful authorized to attend to 30 people. religious ceremonies.
He also called for thinking about "the right balance" for Christmas celebrations.
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He welcomes a "pleasing" decision.
Invited Sunday in Europe 1, Mgr Matthieu Rougé, bishop of the diocese of Nanterre, welcomed the decision of the Council of State, which on Sunday ordered the government to review its decree within three days limiting the number to 30 people. of faithful authorized to attend religious ceremonies.
For him, the objective of the discussions between the government and those responsible for worship must now be to "think about the next decree", but also to "think about Christmas".
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"What is important is that we can celebrate Christmas in very good sanitary but also liturgical conditions, while seeking the right balance", he believes.
Celebrating Christmas "is important for us Catholics but not only", says Matthieu Rougé.
"All of our fellow citizens want to celebrate Christmas, and need the hope of Christmas to get through this difficult period."
"You have to trust us"
"We are engaged in the fight against the pandemic with all our heart", recalls the bishop, who defends the attitude of the Church, standing up against the gauge decided by the government.
“We like to speak with firmness and kindness,” he says.
Discussions underway to develop a new decree must now, according to him, "allow progress in the development of a relationship of trust.
"We are able to welcome well. We must trust us", insists Mgr Matthieu Rougé, returning to the feeling of injustice inspired by the 30-person gauge.
"Seeing that some could not return returned my heart," he says.