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Lawmakers in New Jersey have voted to pass a bill expanding abortion access in the state. The bill was vigorously opposed by the state’s Catholic conference. New Jersey law already includes a so-called right to abortion. Advocates of this latest bill say it will protect abortion in the state, if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade. New Jersey Right to Life says the wording of the bill would allow abortions up to the point of birth.
An Italian bishop has barred unvaccinated priests and lay people from distributing Communion in his diocese. The bishop has also suspended all in-person activities. The new rules aim to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the southern Italian diocese. The bishop repeated Pope Francis, who said that getting vaccinated is an act of love.
Pope Francis has sent his condolences for the death of the president of the European Parliament. David Sassoli died today, at the age of 65. He had been hospitalized since December 26th with an immune disorder.
Today is the feast day of Saint Theodosius.