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Churching is a blessing that was given to new mothers following childbirth. It dates back to early Christian times and was abolished after Vatican II. The idea was that it allowed the “unclean” woman to re-enter the church in "a state of grace". Historian, Lisa Marie Griffith talked about the history of churching.