Archive for August 2, 2019
New Iran sanctions continue discussion on 'proportionality'
The Trump administration added another high-ranking Iranian official this week to its list of sanctions against Iran, inviting continued discussion about the... Read more
Bioethicist responds to Japan's approval of human-animal hybrid research
The Japanese government is expected to approve funding for a research project, led by stem cell scientist Hiromitsu Nakauchi, to... Read more
Abuse survivor: Some 'victim advocacy' groups 'have their own agendas'
A survivor of clerical sexual abuse told CNA he found healing in the Church. But he said some 'victim advocacy'... Read more
Dutch burqa ban prompts concern for religion in the public square
A law professor at a Dutch university has noted concerns over the effects of a newly implemented law banning women... Read more
Catholic scout troops in Europe find fellowship in sacraments, service
This week, as many as 5,000 Catholic scouts are walking historic pilgrimage routes to Rome that will culminate in a... Read more
Chesterton sainthood cause will not advance, Bishop Doyle says
A cause for the canonization of the pipe-smoking, plain-talking, mustachioed and beloved Catholic author Gilbert Keith (GK) Chesterton will not... Read more
Caritas acts to limit Ebola crisis in DR Congo
Caritas Spain has mobilized 6,200 volunteers to fight the Ebola epidemic in the affected areas of the Democratic Republic of... Read more
Nigerian priests protest over murder of fellow cleric
Priests of southeastern Nigeria's Diocese of Enugu protested Friday government inaction in the face of widespread violence. Fr. Paul Offu,... Read more
