From Saturday, “Offices will be permitted again, within the strict limit of 30 people”, Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, November 24, in his speech. The ” good news “ so much hoped for by the faithful, as underlined by Haïm Korsia, Chief Rabbi of France, quickly evaporated. Eclipsed by a feeling incomprehension “ immediately relayed by the Conference of Bishops of France (CEF). While strong reactions go up from the bishoprics. “Where is the freedom of worship? This provision is insulting and unacceptable ”, fulminated Mgr Dominique Rey, bishop of Toulon, on Twitter.
“December 15, a new decisive step”
Why this rule of 30? On Monday, November 23, representatives of all faiths submitted a protocol recommending a spacing of one meter between each person. The conditions for resuming catechesis are also included. “There was a bug”, comments the Protestant Federation of France. “The Elysée thought that was what we wanted”, relates Vincent Neymon, spokesperson for the CEF. After having expressed his disapproval, its president, Bishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, received a call on Tuesday before midnight. On the phone: the head of state who assures him that “Realistic gauge, while remaining strict, will be defined by Thursday morning. And that December 15 will be a new decisive step ”, relate la CEF.
The Catholics “Already saw themselves celebrating Christmas at 30 in churches” but mass has not yet been said. Prime Minister Jean Castex will speak on Thursday November 26. All hope that the Prime Minister will confirm the abandonment of “The rule of numbers” for that “The proportion that applies to businesses”.
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