world news NewsWorld NewsYouth Ministry Minnesota kayaker’s goal is to pray rosary on every lake in Twin Cities urban metro area Josh McGovernAugust 23, 20246 min read Scott Kieffer, the director of discipleship for St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Community in Maple Grove, Minn., is 29 lakes away from completing his endeavor to pray a rosary in the 250 to 300 lakes in the Twin Cities urban metro area. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News Harris accepts Democratic nomination, lays out case for ‘next great chapter’ Kate ScanlonAugust 23, 20245 min read Vice President Kamala Harris argued the nation is ready for the “next great chapter” of its story as she formally accepted her party’s presidential nomination for president during remarks at the Democratic National Convention Aug. 22. BishopsFeatureHispanic MinistryNewsWorld News U.S. bishops’ diocesan survey sets new baseline for Hispanic ministry in parishes nationwide Marietha Góngora V.August 23, 20247 min read The U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs conducted a survey of dioceses and archdioceses in the country’s 14 episcopal regions and released its results Aug. 21. NewsVaticanWorld News Vatican approves devotion at site of Marian apparition in Spain Justin McLellanAugust 23, 20244 min read Devotions at a Marian shrine in Spain that communicate Mary’s “close and affectionate presence” can and should continue, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said. BishopsNewsWorld News Boston’s new archbishop leans into transparency, trust in God’s grace to face challenges ahead Michael R. HeinleinAugust 23, 202416 min read It was during a session for priests at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July when Archbishop Richard G. Henning, who will be installed as archbishop of Boston Oct. 31, made peace with what was to come. NewsVaticanWorld News On the road again: Pope to visit Asia, Oceania in September Cindy WoodenAugust 23, 20245 min read Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts. FeatureNewsSchoolssocial mediaWorld News Educators say special needs, developmental delayss on rise, blame screen time, pandemic Tom TracyAugust 22, 20245 min read Two key educators associated with Head Start of Miami-Dade County in Southern Florida and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami worry about an uptick in youngsters with specific developmental disabilities and special needs. FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News A new incorruptible? Diocese finds Sister Wilhelmina’s body seems to have not decomposed Megan MarleyAugust 22, 20244 min read Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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. Previous 1 … 313 314 315 … 814 Next