Archive for August 5, 2020

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Loyola quiet on Flannery O’Connor residence hall controversy

After controversy surrounding the removal of American Catholic author Flannery O’Connor’s name from a residence hall, Loyola University Maryland has... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square March 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs

Pope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over... Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience via livestream June 17, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is... Read more

Lebanese Catholics pray at the shrine of St. Charbel, the country's patron saint. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Lebanese cardinal: ‘The Church has a great duty’ after Beirut explosion

A Lebanese cardinal has called on charities around the world to help Beirut's families “heal their wounds and restore their homes.”  Read more

A scene from the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, after explosions Aug. 4 left a wake of destruction across the city. ?w=200&h=150

Lebanon needs US Catholic help now, bishops say

The Maronite eparchs of the United States are pleading for prayers and aid for the people of Lebanon in the... Read more

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New York rolls back nursing home immunity over non-COVID care

New York governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed a bill Tuesday partially reversing immunity protections given to facilities like nursing... Read more

Pope Francis receives in audience Togolese president Faure Gnassingbé at the Vatican, April 29, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Togolese bishop, supportive of political reform, targeted by spyware

Researchers based at the University of Toronto announced Monday that Bishop Benoît Alowonou of Kpalimé was among six targets of... Read more

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Missouri voters approve Medicaid expansion, after push from bishops

Voters in Missouri approved Tuesday an expansion of Medicaid to more than 230,000 low-income people in the state, a move... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Vatican II not sole controversial council, Catholic theologian says

Amid recent contention over Vatican II, a theologian told CNA that ecumenical councils have a history of provoking conflict, but... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Coronavirus 'baby bust' could be worse than expected

Amid steady predictions of demographic decline, one economics professor has told CNA that a COVID-related “baby bust” could be worse... Read more

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Knights of Columbus creating Fr. Michael McGivney pilgrimage center

The Knights of Columbus announced plans to create a new pilgrimage center for visitors to encounter the spirituality of the... Read more

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Ban on D&E abortions advances in Nebraska legislature

Nebraska lawmakers on Wednesday, in a contentious vote, gave first-round approval to a ban on dilation and evacuation abortions, which... Read more

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Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

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Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

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