world news FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsRespect LifeWorld News Bishops speak against transport of migrants; it ‘offends God,’ says one Rhina GuidosSeptember 20, 20227 min read Several U.S. Catholic bishops slammed the actions of Republican politicians who have recently begun to send out of their states groups of women, children and men seeking refuge. NewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synthesis report complete, but bishop finds synodal path is just beginning Dennis SadowskiSeptember 20, 20226 min read While the report summarizing tens of thousands of U.S. listening sessions in the first phase of the Catholic Church’s synodal process has been submitted to the Vatican, the experience of synodality is just beginning. BishopsFeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain Dennis SadowskiSeptember 19, 202211 min read Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in which their “lived reality” is prioritized over rules and regulations, and desire lifelong spiritual, pastoral and catechetical formation as disciples, according to a report synthesizing the 10-month synodal process in dioceses. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope meets prelates attending weeklong course for new bishops Cindy WoodenSeptember 19, 20222 min read Close to 200 bishops at the beginning of their ministries in dioceses and eparchies around the world met Pope Francis Sept. 19 at the end of a week of conferences. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope appeals for peace as tensions rise in Caucasus region Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 19, 20223 min read Pope Francis once again called for peace in the Caucasus region as the escalating conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia prompted renewed fears of war. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue Catholic News ServiceSeptember 19, 20224 min read An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Be seekers of the truth, pope tells Italian pilgrims Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 19, 20222 min read Through the word of God and the sacraments, Christians can be “seekers of the truth” and nurture the bonds of love that unite their communities, Pope Francis said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 19, 20222 min read Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian aid to suffering Ukrainians on Pope Francis’ behalf. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law Julie AsherSeptember 19, 20225 min read The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage in federal law until after the midterm elections. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News West Virginia bishop, pro-life leaders applaud lawmakers for abortion ban Colleen RowanSeptember 16, 20224 min read Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston and pro-life leaders of West Virginia lauded the state Legislature for passing an abortion ban Sept. 13. Previous 1 … 257 258 259 … 442 Next