world news FeatureNewsReligious FreedomUncategorizedWorld News FBI memo with ‘anti-Catholic terminology’ said to be distributed to over 1,000 FBI agents Kate ScanlonJune 4, 20253 min read Amid an investigation into a controversial and retracted FBI memo that suggested some “radical traditionalist” Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence, a GOP senator alleged the FBI distributed the memo that “used anti-Catholic terminology” more widely than previously known. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsWorld News In Syria, doubts raised about discovery of body said to be that of kidnapped priest Junno Arocho EstevesJune 4, 20254 min read The announcement of the discovery of a body believed to be that of Jesuit Father Paolo Dall’Oglio has prompted church officials in Syria, including the apostolic nuncio, to urge prudence as investigations continue. EvangelizationNewsWorld News Archbishop Fisher declares a ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond Darren AllyJune 4, 20255 min read In a compelling address to the Sydney Catholic Business Network, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney revealed that a “second spring” of Catholic faith is underway across Sydney and beyond, challenging popular narratives of religious decline. NewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope sets consistory to consider declaring eight new saints Cindy WoodenJune 4, 20253 min read Although Pope Francis already set Aug. 3 as the date to declare the sainthood of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Pope Leo XIV will hold a meeting with cardinals to approve his canonization and that of seven other people. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News God wants to help people discover their worth, dignity, pope says Carol GlatzJune 4, 20254 min read God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said. BishopsNewsWorld News Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik, 75, resigns; pope names Auxiliary Bishop Eckman as successor OSV NewsJune 4, 20252 min read Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh, 75, and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark A. Eckman of Pittsburgh as his successor. FeatureHealth CareNewsRespect LifeWorld News Trump administration revokes Biden-era abortion directive for emergency rooms Kate ScanlonJune 4, 20254 min read The Trump administration announced June 3 that it would revoke Biden-era guidance to the nation’s hospitals directing them to perform abortions in emergency circumstances even in states that banned the procedure. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News As pilgrims flock to Ugandan shrine, authorities narrowly prevent massive terror attack Tonny OnyuoloJune 4, 20257 min read As millions of pilgrims flocked to the famed Ugandan shrine in Namugongo in the days leading to commemoration of the country’s 45 Christian martyrs, local authorities prevented an attempted terror attack in what they said was a swift secret service operation, possibly saving hundreds from imminent death. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Colorado faith leaders express sorrow over attack on rally for release of Hamas hostages OSV NewsJune 3, 20255 min read As Boulder residents reeled from a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators June 1 who called for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, area faith leaders expressed sorrow over the attack and urged an end to such violence. EucharistNewsWorld News National pilgrimage leaders urge large procession turnouts to counter anti-Catholic protesters Maria WieringJune 3, 20255 min read Catholics are encouraged to turn out in strong numbers for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s eucharistic processions to counter the growing number of anti-Catholic protesters who have afflicted the route’s public events from the first week. Previous 1 … 132 133 134 … 819 Next