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"The Catholic World, Vol. 21, April, 1875, to September, 1875" by Various is a monthly magazine of general literature and science published in the late 19th century. This volume features a diverse range of articles covering topics from religion and politics to cultural commentary, reflecting the Catholic perspective on contemporary issues of the time. The opening portion of this volume presents an extensive article titled "Religion in Our State Institutions," which explores the challenges faced by Catholics regarding the free exercise of their faith within state-run institutions such as prisons and reformatories. The author argues that there exists a systemic violation of constitutional rights, as Catholic inmates are often forced to attend non-Catholic services and are deprived of access to sacraments and clergy. Through a detailed examination of the policies in different states and comparisons with practices in other countries, the article highlights a clear need for reform to ensure that all individuals are afforded the religious freedoms guaranteed to them by the constitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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