The largest Catholic church in North America today (March 13, 2020) suspended all masses and confessions until "further notice" due to the impact of the deadly coronavirus, according to the Daily Caller website.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. announced today that it will "suspend the public celebrations of Mass" as well as confessions, beginning March 14 until further notice.
The shrine's cafeteria, gift shop,and bookstore will be closed and no tours will be offered, but the basilica will remain open for "daily private prayer" between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
"We. at America's Catholic Church, pray for all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the United States under her title of the Immaculate Conception, to intercede for us during these unprecedented times." the basilica statement said.
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