world news FeatureNewsReligious FreedomSchoolsWorld News Parents ask appeals court to allow an opt-out from school books with LGBTQ+ themes Kate ScanlonAugust 31, 20234 min read An interfaith group of Maryland parents has asked a federal appeals court to allow them to opt their children out of classroom instruction pertaining to books containing LGBTQ+ themes to which they object on religious grounds. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope extols Native American saint as model for responding to God’s call Justin McLellanAugust 31, 20233 min read Like St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first native North American woman to be canonized, all Christians must embrace their unique call to service of God and neighbor as well as the personal crosses that come with it, Pope Francis said. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Laudato Si’ Animators Program forms Catholic advocates for ‘ecological conversion’ Maria WieringAugust 31, 20237 min read Launched in 2016, the Laudato Si’ Animators Program is an initiative of the Laudato Si’ Movement, an international organization founded in 2015 as the Global Catholic Climate Movement. EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Eucharistic miracle science may bolster, but should not distract, from faith, say experts Maria WieringAugust 31, 202311 min read The alleged duplication of the Eucharist is under investigation by the Holy See’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as a potential eucharistic miracle. CollegesFeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News Catholic parishes relied on faith, prudent planning during university shooting Gina ChristianAugust 30, 20235 min read Two North Carolina pastors told OSV News their parish security plans were put to a real-life test when an active shooting unfolded nearby — and safety and mental health ministries are serving as a model for other churches, said lay leaders. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Group walks, prays for end to abortion as it kicks off national pro-life relay in Manhattan Armando MachadoAugust 30, 20233 min read The national kickoff for the annual A-Cross America Relay for Life, began early Aug. 26 in Manhattan, with a group walking and praying for the end of abortion. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Steve Scalise, No. 2 House Republican, discloses ‘very treatable’ blood cancer diagnosis Kate ScanlonAugust 30, 20233 min read House Majority Leader Steve Scalise disclosed Aug. 29 that he has been diagnosed with a “very treatable” form of blood cancer. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope confirms ‘second Laudato Si” will be an apostolic exhortation Justin McLellanAugust 30, 20233 min read Pope Francis confirmed plans to publish a “second Laudato Si’,” which is expected to update and expand on his 2015 encyclical on the environment. EvangelizationFeatureNewsWorld News From St. Patrick’s to St. Patrick’s: New York cardinal makes anniversary pilgrimage to Ireland Sarah Mac DonaldAugust 30, 20236 min read The Archdiocese of Armagh’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of St Patrick’s Cathedral culminated with Mass Aug. 27 celebrated by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York during which he paid tribute to the “cycle of evangelization” between Ireland and the United States. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News NBC: Virginia governor may seek 15-week abortion ban if GOP takes Legislature Kate ScanlonAugust 29, 20233 min read Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will seek the passage of a 15-week abortion ban if Republicans gain control of the state’s General Assembly this fall, NBC News reported. Previous 1 … 123 124 125 … 447 Next