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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Citing COVID and bushfires, Australian bishops urge focus on mental health
In the latter half of 2019 and the first few months of 2020, Australia contended with massive, devastating bushfires that... Read more
Catholic University of America offers coronavirus tuition adjustments
As the coronavirus pandemic limits class schedules and sizes, the Catholic University of America announced its plan to return to... Read more
Transcript of EWTN News Nightly interview with President Donald Trump
EWTN News Nightly’s lead anchor Tracy Sabol conducted a White House interview with President Donald Trump Aug. 4. Below is... Read more
Maronite Catholic priest concerned by potential shortages after Beirut blast
A Maronite priest from Lebanon has expressed concern that the country may face food shortages in the wake of Tuesday’s... Read more
Boston archdiocese pushes back after Trump says Boston bomber ‘deserves death’
After President Donald Trump said Sunday that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, perpetrator of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, should be put to... Read more
Chinese bishop denies government has plans to demolish cathedral
A Catholic bishop in China has denied that the government plans to tear down his cathedral, after local Catholics expressed... Read more
Lebanese priest: 'We need your prayers' after Beirut explosions
A Lebanese Catholic priest has asked believers around the world to pray for the people of his country, after two... Read more
Knights of Columbus prepare for first-ever virtual annual convention
The 138th annual convention of the Knights of Columbus begins today— the first in the organization’s history to not be... Read more
After Beirut explosion, Lebanon turns to St. Charbel
At least one massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday afternoon, which ignited fires and destroyed buildings in... Read more
Researchers reverse: Gender surgery offers 'no advantage' to mental health
Authors of a 2019 study which claimed gender-transition surgery may improve the long-term mental health of recipients have issued a correction. They... Read more
Cardinal Parolin in Ars for feast of St John Vianney
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was in Ars Tuesday for the feast of St. John Vianney, the patron... Read more
