Bordeaux. A demonstration “hijacked” in mass by traditionalist Catholics, at the

At least 300 people once again prayed this Sunday November 29 at Bordeaux (Gironde) during a mass, this time organized in the public garden, relays France Blue Gironde. The organizers had nevertheless assured the prefecture that “Protest demonstration” had to stand there, report Bordeaux News.

The municipality assures that it had never authorized such an event in the public place. According to local media, a leaflet was relayed on social networks.

But Pierre Hurmic, the mayor of the city, assured that the town hall was not aware: “ We regret that a declaration of protest was diverted to organize a mass ”, said the City of Bordeaux in a press release. « The town hall could not prohibit in advance a temporary occupation of the public domain which had not been requested of it. », relay South West.

The diocese denies its involvement

As for the diocese of Bordeaux, it certifies that it has nothing to do with the holding of this mass. He specifies in a tweet that the latter was “Celebrated at the initiative of the fraternity of Saint Pius X”, a society of traditionalist Catholic priests. The founder of this fraternity was even excommunicated by Rome in 1988, recalls France 3 New Aquitaine.

This Mass was celebrated at the initiative of the Saint Pius X fraternity which is not linked to the diocese of Bordeaux.

– Diocese of Bordeaux (@diocesebordeaux) November 29, 2020

Our colleagues from South West add that a truck, which had entered the public garden, was going to be fined. Several vans had been taken to the site to transport the material needed for Mass (altar, speakers, chairs, etc.). As a reminder, religious services have been authorized again since Saturday, November 28, with a limit of 30 participants. The Board of state however asked the government on Sunday to review its copy.

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