Biden Administration Reverses Ban on Catholic Mass After Discrimination Outcry
For over 60 years, the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternity, have held a Memorial Day mass at the Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Virginia.
However, this year they face a significant obstacle as the National Park Service (NPS) has labeled the religious service as a 'demonstration,' leading to its prohibition at the Petersburg site.
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/biden-administration-reverses-ban-on-catholic-mass-after-discrimination-outcry/ss-BB1o1GAa?ocid=00000000
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