Archive for August 5, 2020
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
