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Vatican Strikes Back at Mike Pompeo over China

The Vatican has manifested its displeasure over a recent essay by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling on the Holy See to denounce China’s ongoing violations of religious liberty, labeling the secretary’s words harsh, undiplomatic, and counterproductive.

Holy See Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Gallagher (L) and US Secreta

California Bans Singing in Church

The State of California has banned singing in any indoor religious services, even with masks on, under new guidelines  issued by the Department of Public Health to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Choir with masks (Jean-Francois Monier / AFP / Getty)