A video-conference meeting between the Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin and religious leaders, on Wednesday October 28 at 6 p.m., confirmed that places of worship would still remain open this weekend, Le Figaro learned as well as the 'access to cemeteries for the feast of All Saints, which will also allow Muslims to celebrate the feast of "the Prophet's birth" on October 29.
On the other hand, from Monday until the end of November at least, places of worship, if they will remain open to the public, will no longer be able to host religious ceremonies (masses, services, weddings, funerals) except with staff extremely reduced which will be specified Thursday by the Prime Minister.
As for the weekly gatherings, cults are encouraged to broadcast them by video to their communities.
Chaplains, on the other hand, will be able to continue their activities in prisons and hospitals while respecting the sanitary instructions.
A report will be drawn up at the end of November, the idea being, according to the results, to restore religious normality for the Christmas holidays.
