Vatican Media/National Catholic Register
Due to a spike in coronavirus cases in Rome and Europe, Pope Francis will celebrate Advent and Christmas liturgies via livestream. Just as for Lent and Easter, the liturgies will be held before a limited congregation. The Holy Father is shown above Oct. 20 wearing a protective face mask while attending a Prayer for Peace initiative in Rome.

EDITORIAL: Because the Church has demonstrated Mass can be safely celebrated amid this pandemic, Catholics must stand firm against unjust efforts to drastically curtail our public worship.