world news Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Rosary project supplies ‘long-range, heart-changing weapons’ to Ukraine Gina ChristianMarch 22, 20235 min read A broken rosary has become the inspiration to heal the war-torn nation of Ukraine, thanks to the efforts of a Philadelphia-area Ukrainian Catholic man and a dedicated group of volunteers. CollegesFeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Bishop calls ‘reproductive justice’ lecture series with abortion doula ‘scandal,’ ‘unworthy’ of Notre Dame university Kate ScanlonMarch 22, 20236 min read A lecture series on “reproductive justice” at the University of Notre Dame is advancing “activist propaganda” rather than “conducting a neutral inquiry or exploring the debates within this field,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, in whose diocese the university operates, stated in a sharply written March 21 column. FeatureNewsWorld News Church calls for ‘international protection of holy sites’ after attack on church at Tomb of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem OSV NewsMarch 21, 20234 min read he Greek Orthodox Church March 19 denounced what it called a “heinous terrorist attack” on a church at the Tomb of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Papal message to focus on people’s right not to migrate Carol GlatzMarch 21, 20232 min read Reflecting on people’s right to remain in their country of origin, share in the common good and live in dignity will be the focus of Pope Francis’ next message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. BishopsFeatureHealth CareNewsWorld News Medically changing person’s sex characteristics to those of opposite sex ‘not morally justified,’ say bishops Julie AsherMarch 21, 20236 min read Surgical, chemical or other interventions that aim “to exchange” a person’s “sex characteristics” for those of the opposite sex “are not morally justified,” said the U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee in a statement released March 20. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Francis is praised in U.N. talks for efforts to combat anti-Muslim prejudice James MartoneMarch 21, 20234 min read Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what could be done about rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims. FeatureNewsSaintsWorld News Legendary communist-era priest, Father Blachnicki, was murdered, Polish authorities confirm Jonathan LuxmooreMarch 20, 20237 min read Polish church leaders have welcomed renewed calls for the beatification of a popular priest, Father Franciszek Blachnicki (1921-1987), following official confirmation that he was killed by communist secret police agents. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says Justin McLellanMarch 20, 20232 min read Before praying the Angelus with some 25,000 visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square March 19, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St. John in which Jesus gives sight to a blind man on the Sabbath. 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.” Previous 1 … 187 188 189 … 444 Next