Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism — By: Catholic News Agency

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 Republican executive called “hatred, intolerance, and antisemitism” throughout the state. The governor’s executive directive,…

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New Orleans Archdiocese to close 10% of parishes, merge others — By: Catholic News Agency

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. / Credit: travelview/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Nov 1, 2023 / 11:15 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of New Orleans has announced the “difficult and painful decision” to consolidate 11 parish communities, permanently close seven churches, and consolidate three territories in the coming months to ensure sustainability and vitality. Archbishop Gregory Aymond…

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Kansas judge blocks several state pro-life laws ahead of 2024 trial — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Zolnierek / Shutterstock CNA Staff, Oct 31, 2023 / 17:00 pm (CNA). A judge in Kansas this week blocked several state-level pro-life laws there, claiming the measures are prohibited by the state’s constitution.  District Judge K. Christopher Jayaram said in his Monday ruling that portions of the “Woman’s Right to Know” Act and the…

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