Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
By Gigi Duncan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 18:31 pm The Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election.…
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 18:11 pm Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Catholic pregnancy center sues California attorney general…
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Aug 2, 2024 / 17:51 pm Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who…
British appeals court overturns lower court that forbade lifesaving care to teen
By Martin Barillas Ann Arbor, Michigan, Aug 2, 2024 / 17:21 pm Britain’s Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier court ruling that had declared that 19-year-old Sudiksha Thirumalesh lacked…
All-boys, scholarship-funded Jesuit Catholic school to open in Cincinnati
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Aug 2, 2024 / 16:51 pm A scholarship-funded Catholic academy for boys is set to open this August in Cincinnati with the help of state…
‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 2, 2024 / 16:21 pm “Faith is not a game” is the title of the petition launched by the Italian association Pro Vita…
California bishops urge officials to place homeless in mental health, housing programs
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Aug 2, 2024 / 15:05 pm The California Catholic Conference (CCC) urged government officials this week to “shepherd” the homeless population into mental health and…
Bill to expand child tax credit to $2,000 fails in Senate
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 14:21 pm After passing the House in January, a bill to further expand child tax credits and certain tax breaks…
Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 12:15 pm Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller has vigorously refuted claims of financial impropriety during his tenure as prefect of the Dicastery…
Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop
By João Vissesse ACI Africa, Aug 2, 2024 / 11:30 am Pope Francis has established a new diocese in the west African country of Angloa — the Diocese of Ganda…
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Aug 2, 2024 / 11:00 am A disabled Texas woman will continue to receive food and water after a Texas attorney filed an emergency petition…
Catholic bishops around the world demand IOC formal apology for ‘blasphemous’ Olympic opening
By CNA Staff CNA Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 09:00 am In a strongly worded open letter, Catholic cardinals and bishops from around the world are calling on the International…