Nearly a year after the blast at the Beirut port, the memory of that night is still so vivid. Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui, located about a half-mile from the site of the explosion, suffered extensive damage the night of Aug. 4.
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Two new Canadian Indigenous Leaders to Prioritize Reconciliation
Reconciliation between Canadian society and the country’s Indigenous communities is possible, say two new national Indigenous leaders.
World’s Oldest Cardinal, Biblical Scholar Cardinal Vanhoye, Dies at 98
French Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, a well-known New Testament scholar and the world’s oldest cardinal, died in Rome July 29, just five days after celebrating his 98th birthday.
Organizers Hope Papal Trip Will Strengthen Faith In Secularized Slovakia
Catholics and non-believers alike are waiting for Pope Francis’ September 12-15 visit to Slovakia, the spokesman for the bishops’ conference told journalists on Wednesday, saying that, if given the chance, he’d ask the pontiff to focus on boosting locals in their faith.
New Report Says Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria at Highest Level for Years
At least 3,462 Christians, including 10 priests or pastors, were murdered in Nigeria in the first 200 days of 2021.
Retired Pope Benedict Criticizes Church in Germany, Says Mission Obscured
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has criticized representatives of the Catholic Church in his home country, Germany.
Fernando Karadima, Chilean Priest at Center of Abuse Scandal, Dies
Fernando Karadima, at the heart of a sexual abuse case that rocked Chile’s Catholic Church, died of natural causes July 25. He was 90.
Notre Dame Alum is First American to win Individual Gold in Foil Fencing
“Golden is thy fame, indeed,” the University of Notre Dame in Indiana tweeted July 25 after Lee Kiefer, class of 2017, won the gold medal in women’s foil fencing at the Tokyo Games.
U.S. Bishops Say Refugee Olympic Team a Reminder Human Race is ‘Family’
The Tokyo 2020 iteration of the Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) has 29 athletes, compared to 10 athletes at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. They hail from 11 countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Congo, Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Venezuela.
May Olympic Games Be Sign Of Hope During Pandemic, Pope Says
As thousands of athletes gathered for the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Pope Francis gave them his blessing and extended it to those organizing and supporting the events.