Petition · past parliament
Reopen places of worship.
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
We are writing to ask that all churches and places of worship are allowed to open immediately. It is essential for people of religious belief to access the places of worship and their priests. Indeed churches should not have been closed in the first place.
Now more than ever, we need direct access to the religious services such as Mass, Sacraments, and other forms of public prayer. First and foremost, churches have a duty of care for the spiritual wellbeing of their people. Therefore churches should be allowed to reopen so that priests and pastors can minister to their congregations. This can be handled safely according to the capabilities of each church in line with government guidance.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.