world news NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Imprisoned Belarusian Catholic opposition journalist Poczobut receives Sakharov prize Paulina GuzikOctober 23, 20257 min read Two imprisoned journalists, Belarusian Catholic Andrzej Poczobut and Georgian Mzia Amaglobeli, have been named laureates of the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to be awarded by the European Parliament Dec. 16. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, British king share historic prayer in Sistine Chapel Cindy WoodenOctober 23, 20255 min read Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel. BishopsFeatureNewsWorld News Migration, AI and health care directives on U.S. bishops’ fall meeting agenda in Baltimore Gina ChristianOctober 23, 20254 min read On Oct. 22, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced details regarding its 2025 fall plenary assembly, which will take place in Baltimore Nov. 10-13. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWorld News Love, forgiveness defeat hatred, vengeance, pope tells chivalric order Carol GlatzOctober 23, 20252 min read Pope Leo XIV thanked the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for supporting the Christian communities in the Holy Land, especially during the “tragic days of war.” Immigration and MigrationNewssocial mediaWorld News Priest’s 50-day trek on foot to NYC highlights migrant families affected by ICE raids Simone OrendainOctober 23, 20256 min read A Chicago-area priest is on a mission to highlight the plight of families upended by the current mass deportation efforts in the United States by making a 50-day pilgrimage — on foot — from Chicago to New York. EvangelizationNewsWorld News New Barna study shows fellowship, discipleship are key to fostering resilient faith Kimberly HeatheringtonOctober 22, 20258 min read Recent study results from the Barna Group — a leading marketing research firm focused on the intersection between faith and culture — confirm what the Gospels already tell us: Faith grows best in fellowship. NewsReligious FreedomSupreme CourtWorld News Wisconsin religious exemption upheld for Catholic Charities now back in court Kate ScanlonOctober 22, 20254 min read Wisconsin’s attorney general has asked the state’s high court to consider invalidating a key religious exemption to the state’s unemployment program that has been used by faith-based organizations across Wisconsin and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWorld News Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo’s visit as ‘pilgrim of peace,’ Catholic clergy say Dale GavlakOctober 22, 20255 min read Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit, marking his first apostolic trip abroad, Catholic clergy organizers say. NewsSchoolsVaticanWorld News Pope to issue document on Catholic education, name St. Newman co-patron Cindy WoodenOctober 22, 20252 min read Pope Leo XIV will issue a document on Catholic education Oct. 28, marking the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on education, a top Vatican official said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 22, 20254 min read The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said. Previous 1 … 32 33 34 … 791 Next