Archive for August 13, 2020

Blessing of the Sea. Photo courtesy of St Mary Star of the Sea parish. ?w=200&h=150

The annual Assumption tradition of blessing the sea

For hundreds of years, Catholic parishes in coastal cities have participated in the tradition of blessing the sea and praying... Read more

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Biden says nuns inspire him to run, plans to sue Little Sisters of the Poor

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has released a campaign video in which he credits his Catholic faith, Pope Francis, and... Read more

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Catholic bishop in NJ: Don't be complacent in the face of legal assisted suicide

Reflecting on the first anniversary of the taking effect of a New Jersey law allowing assisted suicide, Bishop James Checchio... Read more

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Nebraska passes dismemberment abortion ban 

The Nebraska legislature on Thursday passed a ban on dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions in the state, a move hailed... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Denver archbishop praying for conversion after St. Jude statue beheaded

After the statue of a saint was beheaded outside a Denver parish, the city’s archbishop said he’s praying for the... Read more

Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN). CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Pro-life Democrats hail Minnesota primary win

One of the last remaining pro-life Democrats in Congress won a primary victory in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday.  Read more

The USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

USCCB official 'elated' over Harris, Biden's pro-choice VP pick

An official at the U.S. bishops’ conference said Thursday that the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s presidential... Read more

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US Senator asks attorney general to fight anti-Catholic vandalism

A United States senator has asked the nation’s attorney general to intensify efforts to fight the vandalism that has been... Read more

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Korean cardinal to consecrate Pyongyang Diocese to Mary on Assumption

The Archbishop of Seoul, Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, has announced that he will consecrate the Diocese of Pyongyang to Our... Read more

Lebanese flag on barbed wire in front of the Lebanese government seat of Grand Serail. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Lebanese scholar: The West cannot afford to abandon Lebanon

A Lebanese academic and aid worker told CNA on Thursday that if Western nations fail to help Lebanon recover from... Read more