Archive for July 24, 2020

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By Ed Condon

Analysis: The Vatican and China Part III, Taiwan

With negotiations ongoing for an extension of the 2018 Vatican-China deal, the fate of Vatican-Taiwan relations may prove inextricable from... Read more

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Cardinal Bo: Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a mosque will ‘reopen wounds’

As Hagia Sophia opened for Muslim prayers Friday for the first time in 86 years, a leading Asian cardinal said... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking

The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Christian leaders call on Democrats to embrace pro-life policies

Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, was one of several Catholic clergy, religious, and laity who joined 115 Christian leaders, theologians, and ministers... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Patriarchs meet in Lebanon to discuss political neutrality amid crisis

As Lebanon reels from an economic crisis, Catholic patriarchs met Thursday and reaffirmed the importance of the country’s neutrality in... Read more

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Columbus statues 'temporarily removed' from Chicago parks

Two statues of Christopher Columbus in Chicago parks were removed Friday following demonstrations and attempts to pull down one of... Read more

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House spending bill undermining pro-life protections

On Friday, the House passed a “minibus” bill outlining funding of various federal agencies. Pro-life groups warned the legislation would... Read more

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Indonesian Muslim party warns Erdogan could spark global ‘clash of civilizations’

An Islamic political party in Indonesia said Tuesday that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could spark a civilizational clash because of... Read more

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Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October

Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the... Read more

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Washington Post settles defamation lawsuit with Nick Sandmann over March for Life controversy

The Washington Post has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Nick Sandmann, who as a student at Covington Catholic High... Read more

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Catholic bishops join Orthodox in 'Day of Mourning' for Hagia Sophia

Catholic bishops across the United States have issued joint statements with their Greek Orthodox counterparts expressing sorrow at the reopening... Read more

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Spanish bishop defends Junipero Serra’s legacy

A Spanish bishop recently celebrated Mass in the church where St. Junipero Serra was baptized, defending the saint’s legacy against... Read more

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Catholic schools ready for 'vital' in-person education, California's bishops say

Catholic schools in California are taking appropriate measures against the threat of the new coronavirus and authorities should issue waivers... Read more

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Arson at Caribbean church sparks tension between Catholic and Rastafarian leaders

A man on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia attempted on Sunday to set fire to a crucifix outside a... Read more

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Why NFP is not just ‘Catholic contraception’

As someone who teaches couples about Natural Family Planning (NFP), Jeanice Vinduska most often fields questions of doubt from couples... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones,JD Flynn

Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles

Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more