Churches in Rome will remain closed until early April

By the decision of the Vatican Catholic churches in Italy will be closed until April 3 due to the epidemic of coronavirus COVID-19 in the country, on March 12 reports the agency Associated Press. There are more than 900 churches in the capital of Italy. According to the decree of Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, only a small number of small parishes in monasteries will operate. According to the news agency, March 10 was already closed for visits to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Peter Square in the Vatican. Read also: