world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Thinking you are holier than others is form of self-worship, pope says Cindy WoodenOctober 24, 20222 min read “Spiritual arrogance” — thinking one is holier or better than others — is a temptation everyone faces and is a form of self-worship, Pope Francis said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Perceptions of migrants are in the political crosshairs ahead of midterms Rhina GuidosOctober 24, 20226 min read Bishop Mario Dorsonville — like previous chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration — has been a constant voice on church teaching that calls on Catholics to welcome the stranger in an age when Catholic politicians are some of the most visible voices against that teaching. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News A 2013 quote from Pope Francis reminds Catholics of their duty to vote Julie AsherOctober 22, 20227 min read On. Nov. 8, voters will go to the polls to choose lawmakers at the local, state and federal levels. All 435 seats in the U.S. House, 35 seats in the U.S. Senate and 36 governorships are on the ballot. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope wants business executives to work with young people for a new economy Carol GlatzOctober 21, 20224 min read Pope Francis encouraged Christian business leaders to form “a new alliance” with young people to learn and create together an economy for the common good. FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Pope urges French politicians to reject euthanasia Catholic News ServiceOctober 21, 20223 min read As France begins a national debate on euthanasia, Pope Francis urged politicians from the country’s northern region to reject the “throwaway culture” and instead focus on providing care and relief to those nearing the end of their lives. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Ukraine bishop predicts new exodus of refugees: ‘How can they stay?’ Jonathan LuxmooreOctober 21, 20225 min read A Ukrainian bishop has warned of a humanitarian disaster caused by Russian attacks on his country’s power and water supplies and predicted a “huge new wave of refugees” desperate to survive winter. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments ‘Forgive me, father’: Vatican seminar looks at why people avoid confession Carol GlatzOctober 21, 20225 min read Every year, for more than three decades, the Vatican tribunal dealing with matters of conscience has offered a course to help priests in their “ministry of mercy” as confessors. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News In Ukraine, Basilian sisters pitch in and prepare for war’s consequences Rhina GuidosOctober 21, 20225 min read Sister Yeronima Rybakova, principal of St. Basil the Great Catholic School, which the order operates near the busy city center, said much changed in their community after Feb. 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Arts & CultureFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Choral project explores how major religions welcome immigrants, refugees Maria WieringOctober 21, 20225 min read After creating an interfaith choir to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at the Vatican in 2018, the Together in Hope Project choir has a new choral project that explores major faiths’ traditions of welcoming the refugee, immigrant and outcast. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Cardinal Gregory stresses need for believers to fight against racism Richard SzczepanowskiOctober 20, 20224 min read atholics, and all people of faith, must engage in the “critically important work” of fighting injustice, racism and other societal ills that prevent people from living in peace, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said in an Oct. 13 address at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Previous 1 … 262 263 264 … 459 Next