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Agony of Southern Ministers Over Desegregation Fight
New Orleans Vatican stance condemns racial discrimination in churches while Southern Protestant congregations face pressure from extremists and dwindling budgets. Ministers report harassment, silent opposition, and budget cuts tied to pro desegregation efforts as faith communities confront a broader call to open worship to all. The piece notes gradual church openness in cities, with rural resistance, and concludes with a cautious forecast of a broader spiritual shift toward racial reconciliation.
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