Archive for August 14, 2020

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By Jonah McKeown

After Beirut blast, what some Lebanese Christians are doing to help their neighbors

The massive explosion in the port area of Lebanon’s capital on Aug. 4 overturned cars, shattered windows, set fires, and... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Arlington diocese launches online-only Catholic school

The Diocese of Arlington is launching a new virtual school for families who want a Catholic education but are worried... Read more

A fisherman places handmade oil barriers into the sea at the Old Grand Port in Mauritius, Aug. 11, 2020, to block leaked oil from the MV Wakashio. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Mauritius oil spill: Catholic cardinal says local villages are suffering

After a damaged ship leaked more than 1,000 tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius, the Bishop of Port-Louis... Read more

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Christian advocacy group hails Israel-Emirates deal

An advocacy group for Christians and other religious minorities living in the Middle East has praised an agreement between Israel... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

CDC report finds one in four young adults contemplate suicide

Over a quarter of young adults aged 18-24 have seriously contemplated suicide over the last month, a new Centers for... Read more

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Over 100 Democratic politicians call for platform changes to welcome pro-lifers

More than 100 Democratic politicians have sent a letter to the party’s Platform Committee, calling for changes in the platform... Read more

The Nebraska capitol. Photo courtesy Kassondra Design/Nebraska Catholic Conference.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Nebraska governor to sign D&E abortion ban into law

Governor Pete Ricketts of Nebraska is set to sign a ban on dilation and evacuation abortions into law at a... Read more

Bibles for Free truck in Portland, parked near the center of the recent protests. Courtesy of Alan Summerhill.jpg?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Portland street evangelist: More Bibles ‘prayed with’ than burned at protests

A Portland street evangelist whose Bibles were burned in an Aug. 1 street protest says although he is disappointed that... Read more

Bishops at the USCCB General Assembly in Baltimore, June 2019. ?w=200&h=150

USCCB: Staffer ‘elated’ by Harris VP pick spoke in ‘personal capacity’

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Friday that a staff member who recently said she was "elated" by the... Read more