As Churches Reopen, Catholics Weigh Mixed Blessings of Online Worship: Virtual services boomed during lockdowns, but Pope Francis has reservations. ‘This is not the church.’

Authors

Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

6-21-2020

Capture Date

6-23-2020

URL

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/as-churches-reopen-catholics-weigh-mixed-blessings-of-online-worship-11592747326

Abstract

This article focuses on the Catholic Church’s response, both nationally and internationally, to the reopening of houses worship post-lockdown. The article details the current process of reopening, including what religious practices are still not allowed, such as singing. Pope Francis is quoted in the article, detailing his hesitation and concerns over virtual services.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Rocca, Francis X., "As Churches Reopen, Catholics Weigh Mixed Blessings of Online Worship: Virtual services boomed during lockdowns, but Pope Francis has reservations. ‘This is not the church.’" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Ritual. 35.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-ritual/35