world news FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness The Catholic RegisterApril 25, 20263 min read In letters to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and all members of Parliament from the Toronto area, Cardinal Frank Leo asked that they “choose life and not death” and build a civilization that cares when voting on the Right to Recover Act. FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Pope Leo encourages death penalty abolitionists as US brings back firing squad and electric chair Gina ChristianApril 25, 20265 min read Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to participants at a Catholic university event marking 15 years since the abolition of the death penalty in his home state of Illinois. Divine WorshipFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican pro-prefect at Catholic University: Liturgical prayer is indispensable to evangelization Kimberly HeatheringtonApril 25, 20265 min read Prayer, by its very definition, is dialogue with God. But do we really know how to pray — on our own, and together? It’s a question with profound implications for each and every evangelization effort of the Catholic Church. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News With outcries against corruption throughout Africa, pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea Josephine PetersonApril 25, 20269 min read In the final leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV struck a more measured tone, delivering a message to the faithful while navigating one of the continent’s most politically sensitive environments. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican Paula KatinasApril 24, 20264 min read As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno’s canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain’s arrival in Vietnam in 1966, there was renewed hope that the effort was gaining momentum. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis David AgrenApril 24, 20263 min read Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires rebuked the country’s political class for ignoring Pope Francis’ magisterium on unity by bickering among themselves at a Mass celebrated on the anniversary of the late pope’s passing. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings Josephine PetersonApril 23, 20265 min read Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, went a step further April 23, condemning the unjust taking of life by governments as violence continues in Iran. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa OSV NewsApril 23, 202610 min read Pope Leo XIV concluded his first trip to Africa April 23, capping a four-country visit marked by urgent calls for peace, direct engagement with conflict zones and a backdrop of international political tension. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea Junno Arocho EstevesApril 23, 20266 min read On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope from the Gospel and the sacraments. FeatureNewsWorld News Analysis: Will President Trump’s recent attacks on Pope Leo cost him Catholic voters? Kimberly HeatheringtonApril 22, 20268 min read Why would the president of the United States pick a fight with the pope? Previous 1 … 18 19 20 … 882 Next