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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

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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

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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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As noted here, Christians became the target of violence and vandalism in Egypt this last week, with dozens of churches being sacked and torched by Islamist supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi. Today the Associated […]

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