world news Marriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Pope gives bonus to employees with three or more children Cindy WoodenJanuary 16, 20252 min read Pope Francis personally decided that employees of Vatican City State who have three or more children will receive a monthly bonus, the Vatican announced. NewsUncategorizedVaticanWorld News Vatican City State puts AI guidelines in place Carol GlatzJanuary 16, 20254 min read To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City State, the city-state governors’ office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations. BishopsNewsWorld News ‘More than ever,’ the church must go ‘out to the people,’ says Milwaukee’s new shepherd Larry HasnsonJanuary 16, 20255 min read From the time he was named as the successor to retiring Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on Nov. 4, Archbishop Grob has made it an emphasis in his public comments that he wants to listen to and engage with the Catholics in the pew. FeatureNewsReligious FreedomWorld News Christian persecution on the rise worldwide, new report says Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 15, 20255 min read A new report by Open Doors International said that more than 380 million Christians faced persecution and discrimination in 2024, an increase of 15 million from the year before. Jubilee 2025NewsVaticanWorld News Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at pope’s request Justin McLellanJanuary 15, 20253 min read Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsVaticanWorld News Divest from companies that exploit children, pope says Justin McLellanJanuary 15, 20253 min read People and institutions can protect children by changing what they buy and what they invest in, Pope Francis said. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Creed Cindy WoodenJanuary 15, 20254 min read As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share. Disaster ReliefFeatureNewsWorld News ‘God does things for a reason,’ says pregnant mom of 4 who lost home in L.A.’s Eaton Fire Theresa CisnerosJanuary 15, 20256 min read Days after a wildfire destroyed their apartment and all their earthly belongings, Raul and Claudia De La Rosa have only one thing to lean on in the face of adversity: their Catholic faith. BishopsFeatureJubilee 2025NewsRespect LifeWorld News Jubilee Year gives new hope for ending, healing from abortion, says bishop Gina ChristianJanuary 15, 20255 min read As the nation’s Catholics prepare to commemorate unborn children in prayer, a U.S. bishop is pointing to the Jubilee Year as a time of hope for healing from the wounds of abortion. Immigration and MigrationNewsWorld News New Jersey faith leaders unite to defend immigrant families amid deportation fears OSV NewsJanuary 15, 20255 min read Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and more than 35 religious leaders from various faiths gathered Jan. 13 to oppose mass deportations anticipated under the incoming presidential administration. Previous 1 … 236 237 238 … 827 Next