world news FeatureNewsSchoolsSupreme CourtWorld News Court: Tuition program excluding religious schools is unconstitutional Carol ZimmermannJune 21, 20225 min read In a 6-3 ruling June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution’s free exercise clause. FeatureNewsWorld News Two Jesuits murdered defending person in Mexican parish David AgrenJune 21, 20224 min read Two Jesuit priests were murdered in a rugged region of Mexico rife with violence as they provided refuge to a person being pursued by a gunman, according to the Society of Jesus and state officials. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News World free of nuclear weapons is necessary, possible, pope says Cindy WoodenJune 21, 20223 min read Nuclear weapons do not increase a nation’s or region’s security, in fact, they are a “risk multiplier” that gives people a false sense of security, Pope Francis said in a message to an international conference. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope appeals for peace in Myanmar, Ukraine Junno Arocho EstevesJune 21, 20222 min read Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid people suffering in war-torn countries, especially in Myanmar and Ukraine. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Remember the ongoing suffering of Syria, pope urges Cindy WoodenJune 21, 20223 min read While the world must pay attention to Russia’s war on Ukraine, it cannot forget Syria and its people, which have been under the threat of bombs and violence for a dozen years, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsYear of the Eucharist Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesJune 21, 20223 min read When received with faith, the Eucharist not only nourishes and satisfies one’s hunger for consolation and love, but gives Christians the strength to nourish others, Pope Francis said. NewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News Justice Department urged to address violent attacks on pro-life centers Julie AsherJune 20, 20227 min read The Biden administration’s “relative silence” over a growing number of attacks on churches, pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations over the abortion issue “endangers Americans even more,” said a coalition of pro-life and faith leaders. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says Cindy WoodenJune 17, 20224 min read The Catholic Church needs theologians who know how to transmit the truths of faith in a way that will speak to people today, help them live the faith in their daily lives and inspire them to share the Gospel with others, Pope Francis wrote. FeatureNewsWorld News Nigerian priest says he shielded parishioners like chicks during massacre Catholic News ServiceJune 17, 20223 min read A June 5 massacre in Nigeria left at least 50 people dead and dozens wounded, but Father Andrew Adeniyi Abayomi said he did not fear for his life, but was worried about how to protect his parishioners. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Sisters back shareholder proposal that gunmaker study impact of gun sales Dan StockmanJune 16, 20225 min read Gun manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. will examine the human rights impact of selling thousands of guns per year, thanks to a shareholder proposal backed by women religious. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 167 Next