world news NewsReligious FreedomRespect LifeWorld News British pro-lifer given payout after her arrest for praying silently calls the law ‘Orwellian’ Andy DrozdziakAugust 22, 20244 min read A Catholic pro-life volunteer, twice arrested for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, has received from the U.K. police force who arrested her. NewsVaticanWorld News Vatican stamp celebrates U.S.-Holy See diplomatic relations Cindy WoodenAugust 22, 20242 min read A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Seven activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic Kurt JensenAugust 22, 20246 min read The third major trial in the past two years of pro-life activists accused of blockading abortion clinics ended Aug. 20 with the convictions of all seven defendants for violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News Walz pledges ‘commitment to the common good’ during DNC speech Kate ScanlonAugust 22, 20243 min read Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president. NewsVaticanWorld News Waiting to be discovered: Rome cloister’s frescoes celebrate the rosary Cindy WoodenAugust 22, 20243 min read The cloister of the Dominican friars at the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva was built in the mid-1500s, and the frescoes are believed to be from the early 1600s, but it is the church next door that draws the visitors. NewsWar in UkraineWorld News Ukraine’s religious leaders back proposed ban on Russian Orthodox Church over security concerns Gina ChristianAugust 21, 20248 min read The largest organization of religious leaders in Ukraine is backing a proposal by that nation’s president — approved by Ukrainian lawmakers Aug. 20 — to ban the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliates, which have openly supported Russia’s decade-long war on Ukraine. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWorld News Jerusalem cardinal: Interreligious dialogue currently in ‘crisis’ Justin McLellanAugust 21, 20242 min read Three hundred days after the outbreak of war in Gaza, the cardinal at the heart of the Holy Land said interreligious relations have reached a low point. Disaster ReliefFeatureNewsWorld News Parishes respond with prayer, outreach amid historic Northeast floods Gina ChristianAugust 21, 20243 min read Catholics in Connecticut are working to help those impacted by what one lawmaker described as “historic, unprecedented flooding” Aug. 18-19 that took two lives and forced hundreds to flee for safety. NewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Olympic bell will ring inside newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral during every Mass Caroline de SuryAugust 21, 20244 min read During the Paris Olympic Games, track and field champions rang the bronze bell located close to the finish line at Saint-Denis’ Stade de France. In December, that same bell will ring in the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral during the most sacred part of the Mass. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Christians are called to spread ‘fragrance of Christ,’ pope says Justin McLellanAugust 21, 20243 min read Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 288 289 290 … 788 Next