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Religious Freedom Institute honors Tom Farr, champion of those persecuted for their faith

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

The Religious Freedom Institute honored outgoing president Tom Farr, who will be succeeded by Eric Patterson, on Jan. 24, 2023. / Religious Freedom Institute

Washington D.C., Jan 27, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA).
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Report assesses threats to religious pro-life Americans following overturn of Roe v. Wade

September 9, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Windows were smashed at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, on June 28, 2022. / Courtesy of Bellevue Police

St. Louis, Mo., Sep 9, 2022 / 12:12 pm (CNA).
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The Sacred Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life issued a Decree on July 11, 2013, dissolving the General Council of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (FFI), appointing an Apostolic […]

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