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The Vatican recently released guidelines this month to clarify the Church’s position on single mothers taking Communion. In a letter dated December 13 and addressed to Bishop Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera of the Dominican Republic, it noted the Bishops concern over single mothers who choose not to take Communion “out of fear of…

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The Vatican has issued a declaration that permits churches to bless same-sex couples and those in “irregular situations” without “producing confusion with the blessing proper to the Sacrament of Marriage.” According to the declaration, non-liturgical blessings can be given to same-sex couples and couples civilly remarried without an annulment. “In such cases, a blessing may be…

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A Tennessee school is facing criticism after it revealed plans to permit an “After School Satan Club” to use its building starting January 10th. The club is run by The Satanic Temple (TST), which promotes the club as a program that “focuses on science, critical thinking, creative arts, and good works for the community.” The club…

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A newly proposed New York bill could cause some serious issues for some Chick-fil-A’s throughout the state. The bill, number A08336, proposes that all “food services at transportation facilities and rest areas owned and operated by certain public authorities remain open seven days a week.” The bill notes that Applegreen, an Irish convenience store chain,…

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