world news NewsVaticanWorld News True power is exercised in service of the weakest, pope says Justin McLellanSeptember 23, 20242 min read While people can get caught up in the pursuit of power and greatness, Jesus teaches that true power is found in the humility of being a servant to the most vulnerable, Pope Francis said. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Lebanese cardinal decries attacks he calls ‘devoid of humanity’ OSV NewsSeptember 23, 20244 min read Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai expressed “profound sorrow” over the “devastating toll” of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, the country’s state news agency NNA reported Sept. 22. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest Cindy WoodenSeptember 23, 20242 min read Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. 2024 ElectionNewsWorld News Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, annual N.Y. Catholic charity event and staple for presidential nominees OSV NewsSeptember 23, 20243 min read Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner Oct. 17, a New York Catholic charities fundraiser that has become a staple for presidential nominees in election years. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Historic North Carolina basilica, famed for elliptical tile dome, earns $750,000 national grant Christina Lee KnaussSeptember 23, 20245 min read The iconic, century-old church St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville has been awarded a $750,000 “Save America’s Treasures” grant from the National Park Service that will go toward much-needed renovations to protect and preserve it for generations to come. Marriage & Family LifeNewsSynodalityWorld News Synod 2024: Church faces challenges in its approach toward polygamy Ngala Killian ChimtonSeptember 22, 20249 min read The ongoing synodal conversations leading up to the Synod on Synodality has engaged church leaders in Africa on various issues, including the Catholic Church’s approach toward Christians living in polygamous situations. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsWorld News Marriage initiative helps couples, families ‘radiate love’ to the world Gina ChristianSeptember 22, 20245 min read As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage — or simply saying, “I don’t” — the Catholic bishops of California have launched a new initiative to inspire and encourage the vocation. EasterFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope encourages ecumenical efforts to find common date for Easter Carol GlatzSeptember 21, 20243 min read Easter belongs to Christ, not to people deciding where it falls on a calendar, Pope Francis said. NewsSchoolssocial mediaWorld NewsYouth Ministry Moms urge Catholic parents to Wait Until 8th and delay children’s cellphone use Katie ZakrzewskiSeptember 21, 20247 min read As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones. CollegesNewsWorld News Wall Street Journal poll ranks Benedictine College among top 10 most highly recommended colleges Jack FiggeSeptember 21, 20245 min read A recent survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, ranked Benedictine College, a small Catholic liberal arts college, as the sixth most highly recommended college by its students and recent alumni. Previous 1 … 295 296 297 … 813 Next