Women are taking part in a century-old Catholic festival for the first time
Until this year, women were not allowed to fully participate in a large religious festival in New Bedford, Mass. Then they threatened to sue.
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Until this year, women were not allowed to fully participate in a large religious festival in New Bedford, Mass. Then they threatened to sue.