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France's Catholics Protest Lockdown Measures

Nicolas Pinault

   In many countries, COVID lockdowns have included bans on gatherings in
   places of worship. In France, the current restrictions on services at
   churches have prompted protests from the country's Catholics, and they
   have been taking to the streets.

   The pandemic places a heavy burden for believers in France. Places of
   worship are still open during the lockdown but regular prayer services
   are banned due to health concerns.

   As many French Catholics see it, having faith-related activities
   labeled as "non-essential" and therefore suspended by authorities, is
   nonsense.

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