world news NewsVaticanWorld NewsYouth Ministry Pope visits children of Vatican employees attending summer camp Carol GlatzJuly 18, 20242 min read Children of Vatican employees began their summer holidays at a new outdoor sports area and pool as part of an annual summer program. EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News ‘Jesus, I trust in you’: National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour OSV NewsJuly 18, 20249 min read Silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis. Arts & CultureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Alleged victims of Father Rupnik praise Lourdes, Knights of Columbus Federica TournJuly 18, 20247 min read – Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik welcomed the decisions of the Knights of Columbus and Lourdes sanctuary regarding the ex-Jesuit’s mosaics, saying they are “grateful.” “Words are not enough to show solidarity with the victims; actions are needed,” one of the women told OSV News. EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Excitement, expectation build ahead of National Eucharistic Congress’ opening revival night Maria WieringJuly 17, 20249 min read The streets outside Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis were abuzz with excitement July 17 as Catholics of all ages and walks of life gathered for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first such congress in 83 years. Immigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Texas AG appeals after state judge rejects effort to shut down Catholic border ministry Kate ScanlonJuly 17, 20245 min read Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a direct appeal July 15 to the Texas Supreme Court seeking to revive his effort to shut down Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, a Catholic nonprofit serving migrants, after a state judge earlier the same month dismissed his lawsuit. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News Judge rules attorney general cannot enforce subpoena against Seattle Archdiocese OSV NewsJuly 17, 20243 min read A judge ruled July 12 that the Washington state attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena for clergy abuse records against the Archdiocese of Seattle, specifically noting that the religious exemption in the state Charitable Trust Act stands. deaconsEucharistNewsWorld News National congress invites deacons to become a ‘eucharistic bridge’ for the church Kimberly HeatheringtonJuly 17, 20247 min read As an anticipated 50,000 Catholics descend upon Indianapolis July 17-21 for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, among them will be a multitude of permanent deacons — men whom Pope Francis has called “the guardians of service.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican approval of apparitions would now be ‘exceptional,’ doctrine chief says Justin McLellanJuly 17, 20245 min read Vatican rulings on allegedly supernatural phenomena, such as Marian apparitions, will continue to be released publicly, but official validation of an event’s supernatural status — as has happened at Lourdes, Fatima and Guadalupe — would be “exceptional,” the Vatican’s doctrine chief said. EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends, but ‘the best is yet to come’ Maria WieringJuly 17, 202411 min read The monstrance holding the Eucharist gleamed in the midday sun July 16 as pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s northern Marian Route turned a downtown corner and came into view of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the pilgrimage’s final destination. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump’s direction Kate ScanlonJuly 17, 20247 min read Delegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump’s political positions, many in his own words. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 489 Next