world news FeatureHispanic MinistryNewsWorld News New initiative cultivates ministerial leadership roles within U.S. Catholic Hispanic population Maria del Pilar GuzmanOctober 15, 20237 min read Looking to increase the number of young Hispanic Catholics serving the church, diocesan offices, theologians and educators are exploring ways to invest in this population, with a renewed hope of revitalizing ministries and faithful engagement throughout the U.S. Catholic Church. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Study, not blame or shame, needed with pope’s wartime record, scholar says Carol GlatzOctober 14, 20236 min read The era of divisive debate about Pope Pius XII has been left behind, and now Catholics and Jews, historians and theologians must take up serious and collaborative study, said the co-organizer of a major conference looking at the early results of new research into the wartime pontificate. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Pope’s message on climate crisis in ‘Laudate Deum’ reverberates in Africa Frederick NzwiliOctober 14, 20237 min read When Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”) was released Oct. 4, its message echoed loudly across Africa, where millions of ordinary people are victims of the global climate crisis. CollegesCrisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Catholic colleges, universities condemn Hamas attacks on Israel, pray for peace Gina ChristianOctober 13, 20236 min read Catholic colleges and universities throughout the U.S. have condemned a devastating attack on Israel, while calling for prayers for peace. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Panel: Pope’s message in new document on climate isn’t partisan, but is matter of faith Kurt JensenOctober 13, 20235 min read Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum,” released Oct. 4, was described as the sound of a broken heart, disappointed by the world’s lack of action on environmental damage and climate change, at a Georgetown University panel discussion. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod looks at Catholics’ shared mission, but also exclusion of women Cindy WoodenOctober 13, 20236 min read The life of women in the Catholic Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, the president of Latin America’s religious superiors told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Rhode Island Catholic editor recalls his visit last December to Gaza border area of incursion Rick SnizekOctober 13, 20237 min read Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the south. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Rep. Steve Scalise withdraws from House Speaker race after failure to secure votes OSV NewsOctober 13, 20233 min read House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew his name from consideration for Speaker of the House Oct. 12, a day after he received his party’s nomination. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod is “new Pentecost” that will renew the church, cardinal says Justin McLellanOctober 13, 20234 min read The synod on synodality is the “new Pentecost,” which will renew active participation of all Catholics in the life and mission of their church, a cardinal said. FeatureNewsWorld News Mass highlights what Catholics can do to support victims of domestic violence, recognize abuse Catherine BucklerOctober 13, 20238 min read The group Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Abuse organized a Mass Oct. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed every October. Previous 1 … 99 100 101 … 447 Next