The Latest: Italian bishops pushing for public Masses

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
TOP OF THE HOUR:
— Italian bishops seeking return of public Masses along with other freedoms.
— Some U.S. churchgoers return to in-person services with precautions.
— Virus patients down, ICU patients up in France.
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