Last Monday, California state officials released fresh guidelines for religious orders to follow, when holding in-person worship in churches, mosques and synagogues. The guidelines signify the re-opening of places of worship after several weeks of suspension of opening due to the COVID-19 crisis. First off, the guidelines state that the…
Copyright Licenses Needed For Parishes Giving Livestreaming Mass Services
With the rise of COVID 19, communities around the world had to broadcast live fairs, create podcasts, and upload worship videos. According to experts, copyright and fair use laws still apply to pandemic diseases. Bible translations, liturgical texts, hymns, and religious images, whether published or not, are constitutionally protected by…