world news FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Pope prays God will strengthen commitment to defending all human life Catholic News ServiceJanuary 20, 20232 min read As the Biden administration and state governments look at ways to expand or restrict access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, Pope Francis prayed that God would strengthen people’s commitment to protecting human life at every stage. FeatureNewsRespect LifeU.S. CongressWorld News After mixed record in 2022, pro-life activists set sights on 2024 campaign cycle Kate ScanlonJanuary 20, 20234 min read After 2022 offered a mixed bag of political outcomes for the pro-life cause, with the historic reversal of Roe v. Wade followed by ballot initiative losses in multiple states, pro-life activists are setting their sights on the 2024 campaign cycle. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope expresses concern over tensions on the Baltic Sea Justin McLellanJanuary 19, 20232 min read The Baltic Sea, shared by Russia and northern European countries, is a “source of life threatened by human action,” Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Here’s how to participate in March for Life from home OSV NewsJanuary 19, 20235 min read Pro-life advocates from around the country can mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by virtually participating in events being held in the nation’s capital in conjunction with the national march. FeatureHealth CareNewsWorld News Experts: Mental health ministry a dire need across the U.S. church Kimberly HeatheringtonJanuary 19, 20237 min read As suicide continues to be a leading cause of American deaths, Catholics may also turn to their church for spiritual support in the midst of a mental health episode — but dioceses are discovering they need to sprint to catch up and keep pace with this deadly epidemic. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsEnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Interreligious dialogue leads to care for planet, pope tells Buddhists Justin McLellanJanuary 19, 20233 min read Interreligious dialogue can combat climate change by tapping into the “profound richness” of faith traditions to promote a sense of “ecological responsibility” and conversion, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News More Americans identify as pro-choice, but most support some legal curbs to abortion Kate ScanlonJanuary 19, 20234 min read Although most Americans describe themselves as pro-choice, a majority also would support some legal limits on abortion, while keeping the procedure largely available, according to a new Marist Poll sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. NewsObituariesWorld News Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118 OSV NewsJanuary 18, 20232 min read Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and the world’s oldest known person, died at age 118, a spokesman of the nursing home where she died told AFP agency on Tuesday. Arts & CultureBishopsEucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Eucharistic Revival songwriting competition seeks to inspire Catholic music Kate ScanlonJanuary 18, 20234 min read The Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis, seeks entries from Catholic composers, poets and songwriters for Catholic music, with a particular emphasis on texts that focus on the Eucharist or the church’s unity as the body of Christ. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News To be pastoral, look to the Good Shepherd, pope says Justin McLellanJanuary 18, 20232 min read Christians must develop a pastoral heart to care for those who have not heard the Gospel or who have left the fold, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 259 260 261 … 489 Next