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By Zelda Caldwell, National Catholic Register - President Donald Trump has commissioned architect James McCrery — a prominent figure in the revival of classical architecture and a designer of some of the most beautiful “new traditional” Catholic churches in the United States — to design a new White House ballroom... The White House announced plans last week for the construction of a 90,000-square-foot building, with a seating capacity of 650 people. The current East Room can only accommodate 200 guests... The selection of McCrery Architects as lead designers for the project and the accompanying architectural renderings offers a clear signal of the project’s stylistic direction. ...

By Matthew Balan, Catholic World Report - Near the end of his study, Datta emphasizes how these organizations “have expanded their reach and influence across Africa,” and their participation in “efforts aim to shape African societies and influence policies, particularly in opposition to human rights in sexuality and reproductive health.” He blames the Catholic Church for inspiring these groups: “Pioneered by the Vatican, all anti-gender actors….have seemingly convinced themselves with their crocodile tears that upholding…colonial legal frameworks criminalising same-sex relations and/or abortion rights is the real path to African sovereignty.”