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He attended Catholic school and remembers an active community in Mobile filled with baptisms, weddings and first communions.

"Be agents of communion, capable of breaking down the logic of division and polarisation, of individualism and egocentrism," he added.

Rojas’ guidance included encouraging members to “maintain their spiritual communion” by praying the rosary or reading scripture.

In lieu of Sunday service, Rojas encouraged his members to “maintain their spiritual communion” by praying the rosary or reading scripture and directed diocese ministers to offer support and compassion to the affected.

"This event constitutes a further fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese Authorities and is an important step in the journey of communion of the Diocese," the Vatican said.