Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass
Rome, Italy Reuters Italy’s Catholic Church is reintroducing handshakes for the “sign of peace” during Mass as part of a wider relaxation of anti-COVID-19 measures. “It will be possible to restore the usual form of exchanging the sign of peace,” the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) said in a letter to bishops. A limited number of […]
With caution and concern, Catholic Masses scheduled to resume in Italy
Vatican CityRNS Italian authorities on Thursday gave the go-ahead for public Masses starting on 18th May, after the government and Catholic bishops struggled to find an accord that would ensure safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic. A protocol allowing Catholic faithful to attend Mass was signed Thursday by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte; the president of the […]