world news FeatureNewsSportsVaticanWorld News Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players Carol GlatzOctober 2, 20226 min read The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise. FeatureNewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term Carol ZimmermannOctober 1, 20228 min read The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take on affirmative action, voting, immigration, the environment and freedom of speech. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News At trial, Vatican auditor says he was shocked by misuse of funds Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 30, 20224 min read The Vatican auditor general said he was surprised by the lack of ethical standards demonstrated by officials considering investment opportunities, including a failed London property development deal. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors Carol GlatzSeptember 30, 20225 min read Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Helping each student shine is a spiritual work of mercy, pope says Cindy WoodenSeptember 30, 20223 min read Education is a spiritual work of mercy not because it imparts information, but because it helps another find meaning and learn to shine, Pope Francis told members of a Catholic group from Argentina. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Resettlement agencies applaud U.S. goal to welcome 125,000 refugees Catholic News ServiceSeptember 29, 20223 min read A While House goal to welcome up to 125,000 refugees in fiscal year 2023 received support from two agencies working to resettle newcomers in the United State Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Russian bishops: Nation must recognize conscientious objection to war Jonathan LuxmooreSeptember 29, 20223 min read Russia’s bishops said Catholics face dilemmas responding to a mass call-up for the war in Ukraine, and they urged President Vladimir Putin’s government to recognize conscientious objection. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News Food cannot be used as ‘bargaining chip,’ pope says Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 29, 20222 min read The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and waste, Pope Francis said. Catholic CharitiesNewsWorld News Catholic response teams in place to help as Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida Rhina GuidosSeptember 29, 20223 min read Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29. FeatureJournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 29, 20223 min read Pope Francis’ theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced. Previous 1 … 255 256 257 … 444 Next