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[Catholic Caucus] Spanish Bishop Stands Firm: “No Need To Close Masses” Alcalá de Henares Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Pla, Spain, 72, has NOT suspended public Masses in his diocese, “Mass is heaven on earth, and without it man loses his soul,” Reig told LaNuovaBq.it(March 20), “There is no need to deny the Bread from Heaven to those who are able to attend Mass and desire God's comfort.” Reig was not pressured by the government to stop public Masses, although Spain is under heavy restrictions. Liturgies are allowed under preventive measures like keeping safe distances and disinfecting floors and pews. For...