Washington archbishop whose archdiocese sued over pandemic restrictions tests positive for COVID-19

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The archbishop of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington announced on Friday that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

"This morning, as part of my regular pandemic routine, I took a rapid antigen test given by a lab-technician, and I tested positive for COVID-19," Cardinal Wilton Gregory said in a statement.

Gregory added that he was fully vaccinated and boosted and that as of Friday he was experiencing no symptoms.

As the cardinal quarantines at home, he has canceled his participation in Masses celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1 and the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 2. He added that he would miss a spiritual retreat for bishops and would plan to work remotely as needed.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/washington-archbishop-whose-archdiocese-sued-194857505.html

But Gawd was supposed to take care of him,

[choie]

1. well

at least he was vaccinated and boosted...?

[CurtEastPoint]

2. He was our archie in ATL and WAS a good guy while there. EDITED!

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Did not know about this recent stuff.

[CrackityJones75]

4. Suing over the restrictions?

Yeah seems like it.

[Celerity]

5. Good guy? He sued to be allowed to pack people into his churches, and used a Trump lawyer to do so

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/530134-washington-archdiocese-sues-over-coronavirus-restrictions

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., has sued the city, saying its continued coronavirus restrictions go beyond what is required for public safety. The archdiocese accused the city of violating parishioners’ First Amendment rights with the continued limitations on attendance. The plaintiffs cited the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in November against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) restrictions on gatherings in the Empire State.

The 50-person limit for all houses of worship, regardless of size, is “arbitrary” and “discriminatory,” the lawsuit claims, saying half of the city’s Catholic parishes have capacity to seat over 500 people. The city’s gathering limitations vary by activity. Youth sporting events are limited to 12 people, regardless of field, while outdoor events, regardless of size, are limited to 25 people.

However, the lawsuit states that numerous other institutions such as laundromats, retailers, gyms and libraries impose caps based on capacity rather than a flat limit. “[T]he Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — the largest Catholic Church in the United States — could accommodate thousands of worshippers. Indeed, the Statue of Liberty would fit inside with room to spare,” the lawsuit states. “Yet under the Mayor’s orders, all of these churches are subject to the same cap of 50 people.”

“Treating some secular activities harshly does not excuse harsh treatment of worship,” wrote Eric Rassbach, vice president and senior counsel for Becket, the law firm representing the plaintiffs. The archdiocese has also retained former White House counsel Don McGahn, according to the National Law Journal.

[llashram]

3. TO HELL WITH HIM

may his symptoms be severe...as far as I am concerned he is a trumper super spreader.

[jimfields33]

6. If he does then it's not good for anyone

He’s vaccinated and boosted.

[MiniMe]

7. At least he is fully vaccinated and boosted

He sued about a year ago. Not a wise lawsuit IMHO, but he did sue in December 2020

In December 2020, D.C.'s archdiocese sued the city over COVID-19 restrictions, alleging the measures went beyond what public safety required.

You were wrong.