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Chinese Patriotic Association bars reopening of churches, pilgrimages

April 28, 2020

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CWN Editor's Note: The Catholic Patriotic Association has announced the “suspension” of any plan to reopen churches in China, which have been closed since January. Although the country has lifted a national quarantine, the Patriotic Association also said that religious pilgrimages will not be allowed, and religious schools will remain closed.

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  • Posted by: wenner1687 - Apr. 28, 2020 6:47 PM ET USA

    Why am I not surprised. And I doubt if Pope Francis will make any public statement deploring this. How long O Lord? [crickets]