world news NewsSportsWorld News President Trump bars biological males from competing in women’s sports Lauretta BrownFebruary 7, 20253 min read President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports. NewsWorld News British Catholic high school reeling from the loss of student in stabbing incident Andy DrozdziakFebruary 7, 20253 min read The Catholic community in Sheffield, England, is in shock after the “tragic” stabbing of 15-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School led to the death of a student hailed as “one of our own” and “a best friend to all.” Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Nicene Creed unites Christians, overcoming division through faith Justin McLellanFebruary 7, 20253 min read The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith — it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches to the Vatican. FeatureMissionsNewsVaticanWorld News All Christians are called to be missionaries of hope, pope says Justin McLellanFebruary 7, 20254 min read Every Christian, and not just those serving as missionaries in remote regions of the world, have an obligation to share the hope that comes from faith, Pope Francis said. Immigration and MigrationNewsWorld News In 2 days, 2 judges block Trump administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship Kate ScanlonFebruary 6, 20253 min read Two federal judges in two days blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to rescind birthright citizenship. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Trump at National Prayer Breakfast announces new order to investigate ‘anti-Christian’ bias Kate ScanlonFebruary 6, 20253 min read President Donald Trump said in remarks to the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 6 that he would create a task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to investigate “anti-Christian” bias in the federal government. Health CareNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Welcoming a child opens new world of joy, pope tells health workers Carol GlatzFebruary 6, 20252 min read Health care professionals who help expectant mothers have a vocation that is an ode to life, Pope Francis said. Catholic Social TeachingFeatureMissionsNewsWorld News Future of USAID unclear as concern mounts over agency’s ongoing tumult Kate ScanlonFebruary 6, 20256 min read Concern is mounting that the ongoing tumult at the U.S. Agency for International Development is jeopardizing lives and livelihoods supported by the government’s humanitarian aid agency in countries all over the globe, including those assisted by Catholic and other faith-based humanitarian groups. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope extends terms of dean, subdean of College of Cardinals Cindy WoodenFebruary 6, 20252 min read Pope Francis has extended the terms of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as subdean, the Vatican press office announced. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Kansas City bishop eyes ‘three-peat’ for charity in bishops’ Super Bowl LIX wager John KnebelsFebruary 6, 20254 min read On Feb. 9, Bishop Johnston’s favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, meets the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Previous 1 … 221 222 223 … 827 Next