world news EasterEvangelizationFeatureNewsWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Good questions, FOCUS and large stuffed pigs: one new Catholic’s journey to the faith Kiki HaydenApril 8, 20235 min read The annual SEEK conferences hosted by FOCUS are for anyone interested in deepening their faith and spreading the Gospel. EasterLentNewsWorld News Convert looks forward with joy to Easter, says path to church has been ‘a joyous journey’ Linda PetersenApril 8, 20235 min read The “Elect” are the catechumens, who will be baptized, confirmed and receive the first Eucharist at Easter Vigil, April 8. FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News Papal preacher: Nihilism is the ‘black hole’ of the spiritual universe Carol GlatzApril 7, 20235 min read Alone, without God, humanity is nothing, the papal preacher told Pope Francis and thousands of people gathered for the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Cardinal, star soccer coach say sports must emphasize formation Justin McLellanApril 7, 20234 min read The world of professional sports has become overly focused on winning and profits and has lost its focus on forming children into healthy adults, said José Mourinho, a star soccer coach. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Catholic groups back UN request for international court to act on climate change James MartoneApril 7, 20235 min read Various Catholic groups praised a United Nations’ resolution that calls on the International Court of Justice to outline countries’ obligations for protecting the earth’s climate, and the legal consequences they face if they don’t carry these out. FeatureLentNewsRespect LifeWorld News Annual Good Friday nationwide prayer vigil for victims of abortion continues post-Roe, organizers say Kate ScanlonApril 6, 20232 min read An annual Good Friday pro-life prayer vigil that takes place in locations across the country will continue post-Roe, organizers said. FeatureNewsObituariesWorld News Jerry Filteau, longtime CNS reporter known to ‘speak the truth in love,’ dies at 78 Catholic News ServiceApril 6, 20236 min read Jerry Filteau, who was a reporter for Catholic News Service for nearly 40 years before his 2007 retirement, died April 4 after a long illness. He was 78. NewsRespect LifeWorld News Voters give Wisconsin Supreme Court a liberal majority in election ahead of anticipated challenge to state abortion ban Kate ScanlonApril 6, 20234 min read Milwaukee Judge Janet Protasiewicz was elected April 4 to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the state’s top court a liberal majority before it is likely to consider the state’s abortion ban. NewsRespect LifeWorld News Kansas Legislature approves ‘born alive’ bill with veto-proof majority Kate ScanlonApril 6, 20233 min read Kansas lawmakers approved a “born-alive infants protection act” April 4, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk with a veto-proof majority. FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News Pope tells priests: Be agents of harmony, not division Justin McLellanApril 6, 20234 min read Celebrating the chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica April 6, the pope addressed his homily to about 1,800 concelebrating priests in the basilica on what he called “the birthday of the priesthood,” the institution of the Eucharist that is celebrated on Holy Thursday. Previous 1 … 165 166 167 … 431 Next