world news 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. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News ‘New pro-life agenda’ sees wins in state battles to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms Kimberly HeatheringtonMarch 17, 20236 min read The pro-life movement in post-Dobbs America requires robust support for health care and social service programs to accompany parents who choose life, some clergy, legislators and advocates told OSV News — including efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience Cindy WoodenMarch 17, 20235 min read At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety. Crisis in UkraineFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News US extends stay for thousands of Ukrainians as war enters second year Gina ChristianMarch 16, 20234 min read Thousands of Ukrainians who fled their nation in the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 can now apply to extend their stay in the U.S. by one year. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News South Carolina GOP lawmakers’ bill opens up women to death penalty over abortion, a move pro-life leaders reject Kate ScanlonMarch 16, 20235 min read South Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill that if passed, could subject women who undergo abortions to the same punishments as those for murder in the state, including the death penalty. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 257 Next