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Catholics React to César Chávez Allegations, Mass at Museum of the Bible, Holy Sepulchre Church Still Closed, and More
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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 20, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.
Read the stories in this episode:
- Catholic dioceses and organizations are canceling events and rethinking initiatives honoring the late civil rights icon César Chávez, following newly reported allegations the activist -- who publicly drew on his Catholic faith in his work -- sexually abused several women and girls.
- The Napa Institute -- the California-based organization dedicated to equipping Catholic leaders "to bring the light of Christ into every sphere of culture" -- held its second Ecumenical Forum on March 18 at the Museum of the Bible, including the first Catholic Mass at the museum.
- About 240 students from the Chesterton Schools Network began a 10-day pilgrimage to Italy with Pope Leo XIV's general audience in St. Peter's Square.
- Israel has closed Jerusalem's holiest sites -- including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher -- citing security concerns amid escalating conflict with Iran.
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