Italian bishops issue new guidelines as COVID-19 cases surge
As coronavirus cases continue to increase across Italy, the country’s bishops issued new guidelines and restrictions meant to curb the spread of infection among the faithful.
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by bcadmin | Jan 11, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Church in Europe, Church in Italy, COVID restrictions, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, Italy, mask, News, social distancing | 0 |
As coronavirus cases continue to increase across Italy, the country’s bishops issued new guidelines and restrictions meant to curb the spread of infection among the faithful.
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