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Indianapolis Mayor Encourages Christians To Celebrate Easter Virtually 'In This Important And Sacred

As Vice President Mike Pence, Indiana’s former governor, says he’ll stay home for Easter, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has said that religious gatherings are not essential services.

The mayor of Indiana’s largest city agrees — and says he’ll be worshipping online while some of his city celebrates with “drive-by communions.”

Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) joins us to talk about his city’s response to coronavirus.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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