Live Breaking News & Updates on Manila An Official Of The Catholic Bishops 39 Conference Philippines Cbcp On Tuesday Said Minor Adjustments Have Been Made As Roman Catholics Observe Holy Week Since Threat Coronavirus Disease 2019 Covid 19 Is Still There According To Fr Jerome Secillano

MANILA- An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday said minor adjustments have been made as Roman Catholics observe the Holy Week since the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is still there. According to Fr. Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of CBCP-Permanent Committee on Public Affairs, the Catholic Church is very much aware of the virus. "The situation may appear to be normal but church officials are still wary of the dangers posed by Covid-19, hence, minor adjustments are in place when celebrating Holy Week activities," he said in an interview. Aside from strictly following the health and safety protocols being implemented by the government, the Catholic priest said they suggested not to use "carozas" during the procession of images which is traditionally being pushed by people. "The CBCP for one recommended that procession of images be done using motorized vehicles instead of the usual carozas ....

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