Now that the Value Them Both constitutional amendment has been defeated, a big question looms: What’s next?
Author: Christine
Two Years Later, Lebanon Still Feels Shocks of Beirut Port Blast
As Lebanon marks the second anniversary of a devastating explosion in the Port of Beirut, observers say little progress has been made on an explanation, and many citizens are angry at the lack of answers. Meanwhile, the country’s social and economic crises are worsening.
Speaker: Court’s Dobbs Ruling Is ‘a Generational Chance’ to End Abortion
Although speakers at the annual summer conference of the Napa Institute found much to celebrate with the Supreme Court ruling that ended abortion as a constitutional right, they acknowledged the path forward is fraught with challenges.
Catholic Extension Launches Program For Uvalde Children in Wake of Shooting
Chicago-based Catholic Extension launched the first of many initiatives it has planned over the next 18 months to support Uvalde, Texas, following the devastation of the Robb Elementary mass shooting.
At Audience, Pope Reflects on ‘Penitential Pilgrimage’ to Canada
The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a reminder that Christians can find hope amid their sins and failures, Pope Francis said.
Mike Long Remembered For Contribution to Church, Community, Country
Anyone passing by Clavin’s Funeral Home in Bay Ridge on July 28 knew that someone important was being waked. A line that began on the second floor of the landmark establishment snaked out the door, and down the block. Friends patiently waited in line to pay their respects to Michael Long, the former state chairman of the Conservative Party and church activist, who died July 24.
Potential Meeting Between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Highlights Tensions Over Ukraine
When Pope Francis visits Kazakhstan for a high-profile interfaith summit next month, he could meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in a move seen as controversial given Patriarch Kirill’s vocal support of the war in Ukraine.
Though Small in Numbers, Eastern Kentucky Catholics Step Up to Help Flood Victims
Catholics make up less than 1% of the population in Eastern Kentucky, but local churches are stepping up in a big way to help victims of the devastating floods that hit the region on July 27.
Deacon Tom Cornell, Longtime Catholic Peacemaker and Activist, Dies at 88
Deacon Tom Cornell, a co-founder of Pax Christi USA as well as the Catholic Peace Fellowship and a decadeslong associate of Catholic Worker co-founder Dorothy Day, died Aug. 1 at his home near New York City. He was 88.
Nashville Diocese Marks 185th Year; Mass Recalls All ‘Who Have Gone Before’
it was Bishop Miles’ words that officially brought the Diocese of Nashville to where it is today and its 185th anniversary was celebrated by Bishop J. Mark Spalding, joined by dozens of priests and deacons of the diocese, with a special Mass at the Cathedral of the Incarnation July 28.