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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston on Tuesday demanded the removal of an animal rights group’s billboard depicting the Virgin Mary cradling a lifeless chicken in her arms. The ad by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals features the tagline “Go Vegetarian–
It’s an Immaculate Conception,” a reference to teachings about Mary’s purity.
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Compiled from RedEye news services and edited by Lara Weber (lweber@tribune.com) and Victoria Rodriguez (vrodriguez@tribune.com)
