world news Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Hundreds killed in Gaza hospital rocket strike on the day of prayer, fasting for peace Judith SudilovskyOctober 18, 20238 min read While Christian faithful across the globe prayed and fasted for peace in the Holy Land, a rocket struck the Christian hospital in Gaza City where hundreds of people were being treated, but also where hundreds were taking shelter. U.S. President Joe Biden is on his way to Israel to make a quick visit Oct. 18. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Ripple effect: Delegates discuss synod impact beyond Catholicism Justin McLellanOctober 17, 20236 min read Seated among Catholics cardinals, bishops, priests, religious sisters and lay Catholic leaders, 12 representatives from other Christian communities are listening and weighing in on discussions about the future of the Catholic Church. FeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News Catholic teacher who refused to teach gender ideology could be banned from classroom for life Simon CaldwellOctober 17, 20234 min read A Catholic teacher in England could be banned from the classroom for life after refusing to teach “extreme” gender ideology to students. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Global days focus on food insecurity, poverty; bishop says Ethiopians are dying of hunger Frederick NzwiliOctober 17, 20236 min read The world observed International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated this year under the theme: “Putting dignity in practice for all.” EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Water is a precious, finite resource to be protected, shared, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 17, 20233 min read Water must be safeguarded and managed in a “wise, careful and sustainable way, so that everyone can enjoy it,” Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Illinois man who killed Palestinian boy, wounded mother is Catholic parishioner Gina ChristianOctober 17, 20233 min read An Illinois man accused of murdering a Palestinian boy and stabbing his mother because they were Muslim is a member of a local Catholic parish. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls Gaza parish staff as bombing continues Cindy WoodenOctober 17, 20232 min read Huddled in a stairwell at the Catholic parish and school in Gaza, Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh, another sister and Father Youssef Asaad filmed themselves speaking to Pope Francis on the phone and begging for his continued prayers. CollegesFeatureNewsWorld News President of University of Notre Dame to step down at end of academic year Gina ChristianOctober 16, 20236 min read The longtime president of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana will step down at the end of the current academic year to return to teaching and ministry at the school. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod discussions include addressing pain church has caused people Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20235 min read The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity and listening, and on divine revelation itself, said Redemptorist Father Vimal Tirimanna, a leading moral theologian from Sri Lanka. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Church embraces, cares for those seeking ‘home,’ safety, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20232 min read The Catholic Church is open and maternal to everyone, especially migrants, seeking a home and safe harbor, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 109 110 111 … 458 Next