Summary
The Diocese of San Bernardino has allowed Catholics who are worried about immigration arrests to skip attending Mass. This decision was made after immigration agents reportedly detained people on church property.
Key Facts
- The Diocese of San Bernardino has lifted the requirement for some Catholics to attend Mass.
- This change is due to concerns about immigration raids on church property.
- Immigration agents reportedly detained people at two church locations in June.
- Catholics usually must attend Mass on Sundays and holy days.
- This decision aims to address safety concerns amid immigration actions by the Trump administration.
- The Diocese of San Bernardino has over one million members.
- It's the first diocese in the U.S. to formally grant such a dispensation.
- The Diocese of Nashville has also said Catholics can skip Mass if their safety is at risk.
