More than 120 #church leaders from various Christian denominations are challenging orders to shut down churches in #England and #Wales. The religious leaders say the government has not produced evidence justifying the strict treatment of worship services.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/christian-leaders-challenge-mandatory-church-closures-during-englands-second-lockdown-75212

The archdiocese of #Vienna has reported a rise in the number of men training for the priesthood.

In total, 52 candidates are now training there. The oldest was born in 1946 and the youngest in 2000.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-archdiocese-of-vienna-sees-rise-in-seminarians-90920

Live Holy Mass (Latin) - 21st November 2020 https://www.pscp.tv/w/codhYDFsWkVweUd5blpPUW58MWxER0xwWk1yZG1HbU1_FCGumWwUTS2kCXkLkHljLxaeG-Q26glCIMsHvjVi

In 2020, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in #Portugal has lost scores of pilgrims and, with them, large amounts of revenue, amid #coronavirus travel restrictions which have kept foreigners away.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fatima-shrine-increases-charitable-outreach-even-as-donations-halve-in-2020-98630