During the COVID-19 pandemic, affected countries worldwide adopted various safety measures to stop the spread of this contagious disease. The measures also covered Churches and other religious communities. The way of exercising the right to freedom of religion had to be adjusted which reflected mostly in the ban on public services. In Slovenia, The Catholic Church itself imposed the ban; elsewhere, the government bodies introduced it. It was the matter of complex issues and the dialogue proved to be of great importance. In accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia, one can freely confess faith and other beliefs. It is not possible to temporarily suspend or limit this right, not even within the martial law or in the state of emergency. The Slovenian government was fully aware of the fact, and it approached the problem thoughtfully and appropriately.
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