Martin Pfister Admits that the Lack of Information in the Churches About the Military Service of the Clergy Was a "Error"

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Since June, priests, pastors and other ministers of worship have been obliged to serve in the army, since their activity is no longer considered "indispensable to the maintenance of social life." The legislative amendment had been the subject of no announcement or consultation with the ChurchesFollowing the removal of the exemption from service for religious leaders, Federal Councillor Martin Pfister apologized to the Churches for the lack of tr…

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The Federal Council acknowledges a procedural error in removing the exemption to serve for ecclesiasticals. In a letter received by the RTS, Defence Minister Martin Pfister apologizes to the Churches and promises arrangements for the ecclesiasticals called under the flags.