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CNA Staff, Aug 16, 2020 / 01:44 pm (CNA).- Ahead of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, an Interfaith Welcome Service on Sunday offered prayers, reflections, and a call for unity. Like the rest of the convention, the service was held virtually, due to public health concerns surrounding large gatherings during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The… Read More »

Vatican City, Aug 16, 2020 / 06:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis offered a prayer for Belarus Sunday asking for respect for justice and dialogue following a week of violent clashes over the disputed presidential election. “I carefully follow the post-electoral situation in this country and appeal for dialogue, the rejection of violence and respect for… Read More »

Denver Newsroom, Aug 15, 2020 / 03:01 pm (CNA).- Bishop Michael Bransfield, who headed West Virginia’s only Catholic diocese before retiring amid scandal, has not communicated with his successor in months. A plan to ensure he makes some reparation for financial and sexual misconduct has still not been implemented.   “I have not heard from… Read More »

CNA Staff, Aug 15, 2020 / 12:19 pm (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Cincinnati announced Saturday that Pope Francis has granted the title of Minor Basilica to the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary this fall. St. Peter in Chains is the oldest cathedral that was built as a cathedral… Read More »

Vatican City, Aug 15, 2020 / 08:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and for peace in conflicts in Africa. “Today I would like to pray in particular for the population of the northern region of Nigeria, victims of violence… Read More »

Vatican City, Aug 15, 2020 / 06:10 am (CNA).- On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon. “When man set foot on the moon, he said a phrase that became famous: ‘That’s… Read More »

CNA Staff, Aug 14, 2020 / 06:40 pm (CNA).- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Friday that a staff member who recently said she was “elated” by the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s presidential running mate was not speaking on behalf of the conference. “At no point are Conference staff authorized… Read More »

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 14, 2020 / 02:05 pm (CNA).- Over a quarter of young adults aged 18-24 have seriously contemplated suicide over the last month, a new Centers for Disease Control survey has found.  The report, titled “Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020”… Read More »

CNA Staff, Aug 14, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- An advocacy group for Christians and other religious minorities living in the Middle East has praised an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Aug. 13.  On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced the diplomatic accord, and released a statement on the normalization of relations… Read More »

Rome Newsroom, Aug 14, 2020 / 10:31 am (CNA).- After a damaged ship leaked more than 1,000 tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius, the Bishop of Port-Louis is worried about the consequences for local fishing villages who depend on the dying sea life in the island’s coral reefs. “Many families are afflicted by… Read More »