A bishop has declared that a central Massachusetts school "may no longer identify itself as Catholic" because it refuses to remove Black Lives Matter and Pride flags it began flying on campus last year. The decree prohibits the school from calling itself Catholic and prevents Mass and sacraments from taking place on school grounds. These flags simply state that all are welcome at Nativity and this value of inclusion is rooted in Catholic teaching," said the school. Related video: Pride flags removed from Pennsylvania lt. governor's officeAccording to the school, when McManus became aware of the flags in March of this year, he asked the school to take them down. Bishop says school no longer Catholic after flying Black Lives Matter, Pride flags originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News June 16, 2022 21:24 UTC