According to Vatican news, in the Philippines, churches in areas with stricter lockdown measures in place will be allowed to host five people for activities. Other parts of the country foresee up to ten people taking part in Masses and church services.

The Apostolic Administrator of the Philippine capital of Manila slammed the new parameters as “laughable” and “unreasonable”.

Bishop Broderick Pabillo pointed out that the guidelines do not set limits on the numbers of people in stores, offices, or factories. He questioned why churches should have fixed limits.

According to him, religious leaders were not consulted, adding that the government made “arbitrary decisions” which led to “unreasonable directives”.

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