world news Catholic CharitiesNewsWorld News Catholic response teams in place to help as Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida Rhina GuidosSeptember 29, 20223 min read Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29. FeatureJournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day Junno Arocho EstevesSeptember 29, 20223 min read Pope Francis’ theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Invasion of Ukraine was barbaric, but war is complicated, pope tells Jesuits Cindy WoodenSeptember 29, 20222 min read Pope Francis said that while he has defined Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “unacceptable, repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric (and) sacrilegious,” he also said that too many people have taken a simplistic view of the war. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeSocial JusticeU.S. CongressWorld News Catholic sisters, organizations call efforts to suppress voting a ‘sin’ Rhina GuidosSeptember 29, 20224 min read Organizations led by women religious in the U.S., as well as other Catholic institutions, denounced those who threaten democracy and efforts that make it difficult for some U.S. citizens to vote. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Cardinal Parolin calls Putin’s nuclear threat ‘repugnant’ Catholic News ServiceSeptember 28, 20222 min read Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warnings that he would consider using nuclear weapons is a “repugnant threat” that shows the urgency of moving to eliminate nuclear weapons from arsenals around the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says Carol GlatzSeptember 28, 20224 min read Continuing his series of talks about discernment, the pope said it is an important process for trying to understand “what is happening inside of us, our feelings and ideas, and we have to discern where (these things) come from, where they are taking me and what decision” needs to be made, he said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Healing by helping: Welcoming refugees builds community, speakers say Cindy WoodenSeptember 28, 20226 min read After celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Catholic organizations and movements, Vatican officials and government representatives met at two conferences to explore very practical ways to assist migrants and refugees, integrate them into their new communities and combat negative stereotypes. FeatureNewsWorld News Updated data by group in Annapolis showing faith can aid in recovery prompts support, skepticism Mark PattisonSeptember 28, 20226 min read An updated version of a 2019 paper that cites the presence of religious belief as an aid in recovery, particularly from mental health and substance abuse issues, has met with both support and skepticism. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Florida bishop invites all to pray for God’s protection from Hurricane Ian Catholic News ServiceSeptember 27, 20223 min read As the Tampa Bay area on Florida’s west coast prepared for what was expected to be a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg invited all in the diocese to pray to God “for the protection of life and property as we face this serious threat.” CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Catholic group honors Fauci, wife for their life’s work in health care Mark ZimmermannSeptember 27, 20226 min read For the past two and one-half years as he helped lead the nation’s efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become became a familiar face to Americans. Previous 1 … 328 329 330 … 517 Next