Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, the president of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU (COMECE), said that “During this phase when the pandemic is resurgent, we must save lives, and this green pass should welcome people to Mass.”

“Since Christmas, a law has been in force in Luxembourg allowing only those vaccinated to participate in liturgies, except in the case of celebrations with fewer than 20 faithful,” he added. “Some priests have objected, and this isn’t helping the search for a solution.”