Some churches say that the president's remarks do not accelerate their plans for reopening. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Archdiocese has responded to President Trump declaring churches "essential" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As state governments begin to move towards methods of reopening public spaces and allowing residents to start acting with less restrictions, President Trump has expressed an interest in govenors acting quickly. "The governor's need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open," President Trump stated in an address Friday. "Right now.
For this weekend. If they don't do it I will override the governors." FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSTrump's controversial stance was met with