China, churches to remain closed throughout May, all Marian pilgrimages canceled
The Patriotic Association and the Council of Chinese Bishops give the order to "suspend" the reopening of the churches; "Suspend" all pilgrimage activities; "Postpone" the reopening of schools in religious institutes and seminaries. To combat the pandemic, the Council of State has ruled that "religious gatherings" should be avoided. China lifted the national quarantine last March.
