[Photo] Korean Catholic Church cancels masses in all 16 dioceses

Posted on : 2020-02-27 18:13 KST Modified on : 2020-02-27 18:13 KST

To prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus, the Catholic Church in Korea has decided to suspend masses in all 16 dioceses throughout the country. This is the first time the church has canceled all masses in all 16 dioceses in its 236-year history. An estimated 30 South Korean Catholics have tested positive for the coronavirus after returning a group pilgrimage to Israel, where they were denied entry upon arrival.

The photo shows Gyesan Cathedral in Daegu, the epicenter of South Korea’s current outbreak.

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