Masses suspended in Metro Manila amid coronavirus lockdown
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Masses have been suspended in parts of Metro Manila starting March 14.
The Archdiocese of Manila, led by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, has halted public Masses for seven days and dispensed members from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass during this period.
Several dioceses within Metro Manila are providing livestream options on their Facebook pages for Filipinos to participate in Holy Mass online.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) updated a list of online Masses available across the country, including daily masses led by Pope Francis and services from various churches in Manila.
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