world news FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 20, 20234 min read Safe, organized, legal and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Good politics brings people together, generates care for others, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 20, 20233 min read Meeting participants at the Vatican March 18, Pope Francis told them to “wage war, but another kind of war, an inner one, a war on ourselves to work for peace.” FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Wyoming becomes first state to ban abortion pills Kate ScanlonMarch 20, 20233 min read Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., signed the law with a ruling by a federal judge in Texas still outstanding that could potentially implement a nationwide ban on the drug mifepristone amid a legal challenge brought by pro-life groups. FeatureNewsWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Experts hold hope for pastoral inclusion of Catholics with disabilities, also lingering challenges Gina ChristianMarch 19, 20237 min read Those seeking to better include persons with disabilities in the life of the Catholic Church say the horizon is a hopeful one, despite lingering challenges. EvangelizationFeatureNewsWorld News American lay missionaries fan embers of Catholic faith in Ireland Kimberly HeatheringtonMarch 18, 20236 min read NET Ireland — the “NET” in its name stands for “National Evangelization Teams” — recruits and trains young adults to evangelize more than 20,000 youth in churches, schools and parishes across Ireland. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Franciscans in Holy Land advance next phase of Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum Tom TracyMarch 18, 20237 min read Objects cared for by the Franciscans in the Holy Land, including a collection of 13 church bells discovered hidden in Bethlehem and dating back to the Middle Ages, have traveled to some of the great museums of the world. FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News A heart filled with scorn, vain presumption is a ticket to hell, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 17, 20234 min read The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Biden administration proposes steps aimed at reducing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Kate ScanlonMarch 17, 20234 min read The Environmental Protection Agency proposed in March the first federal limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move the Biden administration said will save thousands of lives and prevent some serious illnesses attributed to exposure to these chemicals over time. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Accept God’s love, share it with others, pope tells Josephites Cindy WoodenMarch 17, 20233 min read The secret to lovingly ministering to others is first allowing oneself to experience the overwhelming love of God, Pope Francis told priests belonging to the Josephites of Murialdo, the Murialdine Sisters of St. Joseph and the laypeople who work with them. BooksFeatureNewsSaintsWorld News ‘Befriending St. Joseph’, and imagining his silent sorrows Elizabeth ScaliaMarch 17, 20235 min read In “Befriending St. Joseph: Finding Faith, Hope and Courage in the Seven Sorrows Devotion” (Ave Maria Press, 2022), Deacon Greg Kandra was challenged to find a way to speak of — and perhaps for — this saint of silence. Previous 1 … 174 175 176 … 431 Next