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Federal government backs down, allows Virginia Knights to hold annual Memorial Day Mass 

May 23, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

A Virginia council of the Knights of Columbus will be permitted to hold its annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 27, 2024, in a federal cemetery after the National Park Service (NPS) backed down and allowed the group to hold the observance. /… […]

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 Virginia Catholic bishops urge Gov. Youngkin to veto contraception mandate bills

May 1, 2024 Catholic News Agency 8

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CNA Newsroom, May 1, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Both Roman Catholic dioceses in Virginia are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to veto bills that would establish a “right to contraception” and require … […]

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Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill

February 7, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond. / Credit: Katie Yoder/CNA and photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Washington

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 7, 2024 / 14:30 pm (CNA).
The bishops of Virginia condemned… […]

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Pro-life leaders are ‘laser focused’ on state marches this election year: here’s what you need to know

January 31, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Members of the Houston-based Catholic Youth for Life carry their flag, alongside the state flag, at the 2024 Texas March for Life. / Credit: Catholic Youth for Life

CNA Newsroom, Jan 31, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
With regulation of abortion expect… […]

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Democrats take control of Virginia Legislature, dooming governor’s 15-week abortion ban

November 8, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin greets voters at Haymarket Elementary School Nov. 7, 2023, in Haymarket, Virginia. / Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 8, 2023 / 09:16 am (CNA).
Virginia Democrats kept control of the s… […]

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Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal

November 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 6, 2023 / 16:15 pm (CNA).
Virginia’s state legislative elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7, could determine the fate of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to prohi… […]

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism

November 1, 2023 Catholic News Agency 5

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin with state police in 2023. / Credit: Virginia Office of the Governor|Wikipedia|CC BY 2.0

CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 16:06 pm (CNA).
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week issued a directive meant to combat what the Re… […]

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Virginia bishops praise governor’s new transgender, parents’ rights school policies

August 3, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 3, 2023 / 11:00 am (CNA).
The two bishops of Virginia have praised the new transgender and parental rights school policies recently implemented by Virginia Rep… […]

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New Virginia transgender student policies emphasize parental rights

July 19, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 19, 2023 / 13:50 pm (CNA).
New education policies issued by the administration of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week affirm that parents in the state will enjoy broad oversight of their chi… […]

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New Virginia law offers churches additional protections against being shut down  

July 11, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

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Richmond, Va., Jul 11, 2023 / 08:35 am (CNA).
A law to shield churches from discriminatory state regulation is officially in effect in Virginia, offering state residents what the bill’s sponsor called a “spectacular win” for reli… […]

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