Cardinal Vincent Nichols said the prohibition was 'not supported' by scientific evidence and accused the Government of 'a misunderstanding of the importance of religious faith'. Cardinal Vincent Nichols said the prohibition was 'not supported' by scientific evidence and accused the Government of 'a misunderstanding of the importance of religious faith'Socially distance church services resumed after the first lockdown but all but private worship is now outlawed until December 2. Downing Street has indicated that the evidence for the decision to ban religious services will not be published. The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales blasted ministers for banning indoor religious services during the new lockdown today, demanding a U-turn to allow worship. He said churches are 'well-managed, very well cleansed and among the safest places people go to', adding: 'Going to church is not a social gathering, it is a very significant, fundamental part of people's lives.'
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