The tone rises once again between the Church of France and the government.
In a press release the conference of bishops of France expressed its "
regret
" to see maintained by Jean Castex, Prime Minister, "
the gauge of 30 people per place of worship for the celebrations
" which is an "
unrealistic and inapplicable measure.
"
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The Church is doubly disappointed because, “
after the appeal of the President of the Republic at the end of his speech of Tuesday, November 24, she expected a rectification of this measure and the establishment of a 'realistic gauge' as soon as possible. this November 28.
It is not so !
"
To treat religions in this way is to consider the faith of millions of believers as an accessory.
The bishops “
wonder about the real criteria used by the government to set the conditions for this confinement.
Of course, cults are not businesses, but to treat religions in this way is to consider the faith of millions of believers as an accessory.
"
Such an analysis, for the Church, is "
a serious error for our whole society
".
Admittedly, note the bishops, "
the Prime Minister undertook to open the discussion without delay to allow as soon as possible a gauge proportional to the size of the buildings
".
But why is the Church wondering, did it not take into account the “
protocols presented by the different religions which could have made decisions more easily applicable and fair?
"
All the more so, insists the CEF, that there is "
a full and complete commitment of Catholics in the fight against this epidemic and their desire to serve the greater good of our society
".
In conclusion, the French Bishops' Conference “
calls for genuine, more effective consultation in order to reach an agreement.
"
And announces “
that it always reserves the possibility of using the appropriate means of law.
"
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