The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate makes “historic investments” in transportation, climate change mitigation, job creation, expanded internet access and other areas, but several issues still need attention, said the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee chairman.
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U.S. Cardinal Burke says he has tested positive for COVID-19
In an Aug. 10 tweet, he wrote: “Praised be Jesus Christ! I wish to inform you that I have recently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Thanks be to God, I am resting comfortably and receiving excellent medical care.”
Look to Christ, not the law, to receive new life, pope says at audience
What made Christian life radically new was the call for those who have faith in Jesus Christ to live in the Holy Spirit, who liberates from the law God handed down to Moses, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.
Ruling blocking HHS ‘transgender mandate’ called ‘victory for conscience’
A U.S. District Court judge’s Aug. 9 ruling to block the Biden administration’s mandate that doctors and hospitals perform gender-transition procedures despite their own moral or medical objections is “a victory for common sense, conscience and sound medicine.”
Centennial of a murder: The priest, the Klan and a wedding remembered
Irish Father James E. Coyle faced prejudice and threats and ministered during the height of the Spanish flu pandemic. One hundred years ago, he was shot and killed by a Protestant minister in Birmingham, Alabama.
New policy: No contribution needed for annulment cases in Baltimore Archdiocese
The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will no longer request a contribution to process an annulment case.
Anderson: Like worship, Christian witness is essential to religious liberty
A top concern for Carl Anderson, the now-retired CEO of the Knights of Columbus, is preserving religious freedom in this country.
Baltimore-Appalachia Work Camp volunteers reunite, remember former leader
“I think we all knew that we needed to get together to rebuild community and remember the gifts that Mike Robinson gave to all of us,” Carlson said.
Rwandan immigrant turns himself in for killing French Montfort provincial
A Rwandan immigrant awaiting trial for the arson of the cathedral in Nantes turned himself into police for killing the French provincial of the Montfort Missionaries.
Catholic university presidents with COVID-19 urge all to get vaccinated
Two fully vaccinated Jesuit university presidents who recently tested positive for COVID-19 have spoken out about their experience as an urgent reminder of the need to get vaccinated.
Divorce and the Eucharist/Long-haired priest
Father Doyle fields a question about divorce and the Eucharist. He also answers a question about long-haired priests.
Police investigating source of letter containing bullets addressed to pope
Italian police have launched an investigation after postal workers discovered an envelope containing three bullets and addressed to “the pope.”