Posted on 03/10/2020 6:25:54 PM PDT by marshmallow
Vatican City, Mar 10, 2020 / 06:29 am (CNA).- The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The Italian authorities have jurisdiction over the square, which they closed shortly before noon on March 10.
Italian police told CNA the square is closed and no one may enter except for work purposes.
Swiss guards at St. Peter’s Square confirmed to CNA that tourists and pilgrims are not allowed to enter the basilica to pray because if the square is closed the basilica is also “automatically” closed. One said they are waiting for more information.
The Vatican City State has its own legal order that is autonomous and separate from the Italian legal system, but the Holy See Press Office director has repeatedly stated that Vatican City is implementing measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in coordination with the Italian authorities.
The Holy See Press Office said March 10 St. Peter's Basilica and square are closed to tourists and guided visits from today through April 3, in coordination with the measures taken by the Italian authorities.
The Vatican pharmacy and supermarket remain open but with restricted access, whereas the mobile post office, photo service office, and bookstores will be closed.
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This just in: Halberds do not prevent Coronavirus. Only massive stores of toilet paper will.
Guess I’m re-thinking a planned trip from Rome to Naples this May.
Well, there is Rhome & Naples, Texas.
Rome GA and Naples FL...
I guess the Francis won’t be washing the feet of women and muslims on Holy Thursday this year.
Another cloud with a silver lining.
So I figure that folks build walls out of the to rolls, like forts in their homes....and the super absorbent to sucks up any wayward virii...Got to be how that to works.
To=tp
Any updates on the Pope having/not having the corona virii?
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