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Brian Fraga

Brian Fraga is an NCR staff reporter. His email address is bfraga@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter at @BrianFragaNCR.

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U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, pictured in an Oct. 1, 2020, photo in Rome, says he has tested positive for COVID-19. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Cardinal Raymond Burke, vaccine skeptic, announces he has coronavirus

Former Vatican official Cardinal Raymond Burke has tested positive for COVID-19, the archconservative prelate announced Aug. 10 on Twitter. He did not say whether he had been vaccinated for the virus.

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Catholic teaching supports nondiscrimination against LGBTQ community, statement says

A new statement from New Ways Ministry affirms "that Catholic teaching should not be used to further oppress LGBTQ people by denying rights rooted in their inherent human dignity and in the church's call for social equality."

A posting on Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth's Facebook page sharing a critical Spectator essay that features a political cartoon version of a haughty-looking Pope Francis. (NCR screenshot)

Global liturgy commission director criticizes Francis over Latin Mass restrictions

Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth has shared articles, essays and videos critical of Pope Francis on his Facebook page and has "liked" comments from people angry about the pope's apostolic letter that curtails use of the pre-Vatican II liturgy.

Top row, from left: John Carr, Cardinal Joseph Tobin and Mollie O'Reilly. Bottom row, from left: Bishop Kevin Rhoades, moderator Kim Daniels and Gretchen Crowe. (NCR screenshot)

Bishop drafting controversial document on Communion: Text will be 'catechetical'

On a Georgetown panel, Bishop Kevin Rhoades downplayed concerns that a planned document from the U.S. bishops would create norms prohibiting pro-choice Catholic politicians like President Biden from receiving Communion.

Syringes and gloves are pictured on the campus of the University of Memphis in Tennessee July 22, as students receive COVID-19 vaccines. Boston College requires all students and faculty be vaccinated for COVID-19. (CNS/Reuters/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Boston College stands 'resolute' amid controversy over vaccine requirement

A handful of parents and students at Boston College in recent weeks have pushed back against the Jesuit institution's requirement that all students and faculty members be vaccinated for COVID-19 before the fall semester begins.

(CNS/Reuters/Aaron P. Bernstein)

Abuse crisis, leadership failure seen having impact on church giving

As expenses of clergy sex abuse cases have prompted dioceses to lay off staff and sell property, there is growing evidence that more Catholics are not contributing to diocesan appeals because of the scandals.

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