world news ChristmasFeatureNewsWorld News Nativity scenes on display at a record 43 state capitols, law firm says Catholic News ServiceDecember 22, 20222 min read Private citizen groups have arranged for Nativity scenes to be on display at 43 state capitols around the country, a record number, according to a not-for-profit law firm’s tally. ChristmasFeatureNewsWorld News Is there a deeper meaning behind ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’? Chris PriceDecember 22, 20226 min read There are birds — lots of birds — gold rings, milking maids, dancing ladies, leaping lords, pipers and drummers, but is there a deeper meaning behind the gifts received in “The Twelve Days of Christmas?” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News God offers many ways to face life’s challenges, choices, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 21, 20224 min read Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsSupreme CourtWorld News Pandemic-era border policy allowed to stay in place for now Carol ZimmermannDecember 20, 20224 min read Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily stopped the Biden administration from ending a pandemic-related border restriction with a one-page order Dec. 19. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Advocates displeased with U.S. vote against global death penalty ban Carol ZimmermannDecember 20, 20222 min read When the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution Dec. 15 to establish a worldwide “moratorium on executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty,” the United States continued its practice of voting against it. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News A modern tradition: Papal letters of resignation in case of impairment Cindy WoodenDecember 20, 20225 min read Pope Francis’ revelation that he had signed a letter of resignation in case he became too ill or infirm to continue as pope made headlines around the world. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News Pope champions role of labor unions Cindy WoodenDecember 19, 20222 min read Protecting the dignity of workers and promoting dignified jobs are the essential roles of a labor union, Pope Francis said when he met members of Italy’s largest union. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Kids help pope celebrate 86th birthday with cake, circus performers Carol GlatzDecember 19, 20221 min read The day after he turned 86, Pope Francis met with volunteers, family members and children receiving care from a Vatican pediatric clinic. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope pays tribute to those who exercise charity Catholic News ServiceDecember 19, 20222 min read Pope Francis spent part of his 86th birthday paying tribute to people who have gone above and beyond in the exercise of charity. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope advances sainthood causes, including first ‘martyr’ of charity Carol GlatzDecember 19, 20224 min read Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of members of a Polish family who were sheltering a Jewish family during World War II, and, for the first time, advanced the sainthood cause of a candidate under the category of heroically offering his life out of loving service to others. Previous 1 … 242 243 244 … 459 Next