In an Oct. 12 statement, Christian Vision said the government decision to close the church “constitutes pressure on the religious community, gross interference in the life of religious organizations and an act of intimidation of all communities and religious organizations.”
Dissidents, Catholic leaders want famous Minsk church reopened after fire
Across Europe, churches offer empty facilities to help fight COVID-19
Catholic dioceses and religious orders across Europe are offering to turn church facilities into spaces needed for health care or housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.