world news NewsSaintsWorld News St. Joseph prayer intentions hit record with collaboration of French shrine, internet app Caroline de SuryMarch 19, 20253 min read France has a special place to celebrate the March 19 feast of St. Joseph — the Shrine of Our Lady of Graces in Cotignac, in the picturesque region of Provence. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says Justin McLellanMarch 18, 20252 min read Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March 18, indicating that his need for supplemental oxygen continues to diminish. Arts & CultureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican unveils ‘lost’ Renaissance painting of the deposition of Christ Justin McLellanMarch 18, 20253 min read A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at the Vatican. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Wichita Catholic church vandalized in what bishops’ call ‘hate crime’ Gina ChristianMarch 18, 20254 min read A Catholic church in Kansas has been targeted in what that state’s bishops are calling a “hate crime.” FeatureNewsSupreme CourtWorld News Heightened threat environment for judiciary raises concerns Kate ScanlonMarch 18, 20254 min read A heightened threat environment for Supreme Court justices comes amid a series of high-profile or controversial rulings by the nation’s highest court on topics including abortion, presidential immunity, the administrative state and gun policy. JournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Pope appeals to communicators to assist peacemakers by disarming words Carol GlatzMarch 18, 20253 min read People in the world of news and communications need to understand the full importance of words, Pope Francis wrote. NewsRespect LifeWorld News Paxton files first criminal charges for alleged violation of Texas’ abortion restrictions Kate ScanlonMarch 18, 20253 min read A midwife has been arrested and charged after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged she performed abortions illegal under that state’s law, marking the first criminal charges brought under its near-total abortion ban. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsVaticanWorld News King Charles, Queen Camilla hope to meet pope at Vatican in April Cindy WoodenMarch 18, 20253 min read Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla confirmed their plans to meet at the Vatican with Pope Francis in early April in an announcement March 18. NewsWorld News Some Chews Life rosaries, teethers recalled for choking hazard Gina ChristianMarch 17, 20253 min read More than a dozen models of rosaries and teethers designed for young children are being recalled, following the identification of a potential choking hazard. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Improved condition means pope can briefly go without supplemental oxygen Carol GlatzMarch 17, 20252 min read Pope Francis has been able to spend brief moments of the day without any supplemental oxygen, which is yet another sign of the gradual improvement in his condition, the Vatican press office said. Previous 1 … 222 223 224 … 855 Next