world news Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News LEGO’s Notre Dame model comes just in time for cathedral reopening Gina ChristianMay 14, 20243 min read As workers complete the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating 2019 fire, LEGO fans can assemble their own model of the iconic medieval structure, thanks to a soon-to-be-released kit from the Denmark-based toy manufacturer. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope praises role of archives, libraries, in tech-oriented world Justin McLellanMay 14, 20242 min read The troves of knowledge stored in archives and libraries must be made available and accessible to all people, especially as they increasingly depend on technological means for their knowledge, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Missouri enacts legislation to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding Kate ScanlonMay 13, 20245 min read Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation May 9 that revives an effort to block Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program. CollegesConflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Protesters at U.S. Catholic colleges, universities join voices to pro-Palestinian movement Simone OrendainMay 13, 20246 min read As the school year draws to a close, student protesters at Catholic colleges and universities in the U.S. have added their voices to the din of pro-Palestinian shouts at campuses across the country and around the word. NewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope again calls for full prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine Justin McLellanMay 13, 20242 min read Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s willingness to aid in a comprehensive prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Ascension shows that no one is left behind en route to heaven, pope says Justin McLellanMay 13, 20242 min read Jesus’ ascension shows that, despite the difficulties in peoples’ lives, they are all made for heaven, Pope Francis said. FeatureHealth CareNewsWorld News Cyberattack on largest U.S. Catholic health care system part of rising criminal trend Gina ChristianMay 13, 20244 min read The nation’s largest Catholic health care system reported it experienced what it called a “cybersecurity incident” May 8, resulting in “a disruption to clinical operations.” The cyberattack is part of a rising and dangerous criminal trend targeting the entire health care sector. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum Gina ChristianMay 13, 20245 min read Catholic immigration advocates are paying close attention to — and expressing concern about — a possible change in how asylum claims are processed by U.S. immigration officials, as well as updates in the use of classified information in immigration proceedings. Immigration and MigrationNewsWorld NewsYoung Adult MinistryYouth Ministry Hispanic ministry organization’s webinar highlights ways to mentor young Latino leaders Armando MachadoMay 13, 20245 min read At a recent virtual gathering, ministry leaders in the United States and Latin American countries talked about ways to forge paths for “pastoral juvenil,” or ministry with Hispanic youth and young adults. FeatureNewsWorld NewsYouth Ministry Boy Scouts of America rebranding in 2025 not expected to impact Catholic scouts Gina ChristianMay 13, 20245 min read A change in name for the Boy Scouts of America will not affect affiliated Catholic scout troops, the executive director of the Catholic Church’s official committee overseeing Scouting programs in the U.S. told OSV News. Previous 1 … 332 333 334 … 788 Next