world news NewsRespect LifeWorld News For attendees at Florida vigil, death penalty shows no dignity, respect for life Jean GonzalezMarch 28, 20257 min read Outside those prison grounds and across the street a group of about 100 death penalty opponents held a prayerful vigil in response to state-sanctioned murder happening behind the prison walls. FeatureNewsRespect LifeU.S. CongressWorld News Pro-life advocates call on Trump, Congress to fully defund Planned Parenthood Kate ScanlonMarch 28, 20254 min read A coalition of pro-life groups went to the U.S. Capitol March 27 to urge Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, shortly before the Supreme Court is set to consider a case concerning that funding. NewsReligious FreedomSchoolsWorld News Bill requires homeschooling families, private schools give Illinois students’ personal info Simone OrendainMarch 28, 20257 min read An Illinois bill that compels homeschooling families and private schools to provide the state with the personal information of every student enrolled in some form of private education passed in an 8-4 committee vote March 19 after drawing significant backlash from parents and religious and other private schools. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Catholic religious sisters attacked in Congo as crisis continues Frederick NzwiliMarch 28, 20255 min read Catholic religious sisters in Congo have become the latest victims of violence as the country grapples with ongoing conflict tied to mineral resources. NewsWar in UkraineWorld News Analysis: Trump tactics to end war in Ukraine create new ‘uncertainty’ for building global peace OSV NewsMarch 27, 20258 min read The Trump administration’s approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ramifications not only for European security but also for peace-building efforts around the world, experts told OSV News. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Not knowing pope’s role, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule Cindy WoodenMarch 27, 20253 min read As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. Jubilee 2025NewsVaticanWorld News Jubilee pilgrimage is journey of faith, hope, cardinal says Cindy WoodenMarch 27, 20253 min read A Jubilee year pilgrimage is not a series of tasks to complete in order to reap a reward, but rather a journey to help pilgrims experience God’s mercy and grow stronger in their conviction that Jesus is at their side, said Cardinal Angelo De Donatis. FeatureNewsReligious FreedomWorld News USCIRF says government must not retreat from defense of international religious liberty Kate ScanlonMarch 27, 20256 min read The U.S. should not retreat from its vital role in defending and promoting religious freedom around the globe, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom urged in a March 25 event unveiling its 2025 annual report. NewsVaticanWorld News Jesuits offer help to women who say they were abused by Father Rupnik Cindy WoodenMarch 27, 20253 min read The Jesuits have written to 20 women who have accused Father Marko Rupnik of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse, offering to work with them to find a path of reparation “geared toward healing the wounds” caused by the former Jesuit priest. Gun ViolenceNewsSupreme CourtWorld News Supreme Court upholds effort to regulate ‘ghost guns’ Kate ScanlonMarch 26, 20253 min read The Supreme Court March 26 upheld a Biden administration effort to regulate so-called “ghost guns,” or unserialized, untraceable firearms that can be assembled in as little as 30 minutes from kits purchased online. Previous 1 … 230 231 232 … 870 Next