Nation and world briefs

Federal judge halts Missouri ban on abortions at eight weeks and beyond

Ban on abortions at 8 weeks and beyond won’t go into effect for now

By: Jennifer Brinker

Wildfires point to urgency of upcoming Amazon synod

Bishop of the Pando in Bolivia called this fire season the worst people can remember

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Labor Day statement highlights century-old ‘Bishops’ Program’

Bp. Dewane’s message for Labor Day touched on issues from 1919 that resonate today

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Lighting darkness, service are main themes of installation

Bishop Mark E. Brennan was installed Aug. 22 as Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)