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LI bishop slams Cuomo on abortion rights

Bishop William Murphy conducts Christmas Mass at St.

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Bishop William Murphy conducts Christmas Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. (Dec. 25, 2012)

Bishop William Murphy is attacking Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's plan to strengthen abortion rights as a "radical" and godless proposal that could make New York a "haven" for late-term abortions and endanger Catholic hospitals.

In his third State of the State address last week, Cuomo, who is a Roman Catholic, pledged to fight for a "reproductive rights act" as part of a broader women's rights agenda.

"This...

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