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October 1, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Church's Appeal on Prayer Grotto Construction
- The Supreme Court will review a Kentucky church's appeal regarding a 600-square-foot prayer grotto intended to honor the Virgin Mary.
- The church argues that local zoning laws impose a 'substantial burden' on their religious expression under federal law.
- The Kentucky Supreme Court previously ruled against the church, leading to this Supreme Court review that could impact zoning laws across the country.
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- Supreme Court agrees to take up zoning dispute over Kentucky church shrineOct 1, 2026 at 3:42 PM · The Hill
- Supreme Court intervenes in dispute over church’s plan to build shrine on residential landOct 1, 2026 at 9:05 PM · Independent
- EXCLUSIVE: Supreme Court prayer grotto case could impact 'every single zoning law' in America, attorney saysOct 2, 2026 at 12:13 AM · Fox News