world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News New cardinals feel honored, humbled, ready to promote renewal of church Carol GlatzAugust 27, 20225 min read Becoming a member of the broad, unique body of the College of Cardinals is both a great honor and an invitation to help promote a renewal of the Catholic Church’s mission of evangelization, some new cardinals said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Forgiveness is the only weapon to be used against war, pope says Carol GlatzAugust 26, 20222 min read Even though it takes more strength to forgive than to wage war, forgiveness is the only feasible weapon that can be used against every conflict, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Feedback during synod shows church is ‘alive,’ yearns for Gospel, panel says Carol GlatzAugust 26, 20226 min read The input and feedback coming from those taking part in the synodal journey underway around the world have inspired feelings of gratitude, hope and deeper faith for the many people involved with the process, said a panel of officials and organizers for the Synod of Bishops. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Indianapolis Catholic is leading pope’s global plan to care for the earth John ShaughnessyAugust 26, 20226 min read John Mundell considers it “an incredible honor” that he was recently chosen as the director of the worldwide effort to put Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” into action. FeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News NCEA, other faith-based groups fight efforts to broaden scope of Title IX Julie AsherAugust 25, 20226 min read A number of Catholic and other faith-based associations and groups, including dioceses, have joined in supporting an amicus brief filed in a court case on how the Biden administration’s proposal to broaden the interpretation of Title IX provisions could affect nonprofit organizations, including private schools. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Prayer vigil planned for Oklahoma death-row inmate scheduled to die Aug. 25 Catholic News ServiceAugust 25, 20224 min read The Diocese of Tulsa joined calls by a coalition of faith leaders and others for the Oklahoma governor to commute the death sentence of James Allen Coddington, 50, scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 25 at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope meeting off as Russian patriarch cancels visit to Kazakhstan Junno Arocho EstevesAugust 25, 20223 min read Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, will not attend the interreligious gathering in September, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Ukraine marks half a year of resistance and independence, but worries loom Rhina GuidosAugust 25, 20226 min read As Ukraine approached the 31st anniversary of its independence Aug. 24, it did so while embroiled in a bitter fight for that freedom, as it hit the six-month mark of defending itself against a Russian invasion. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsWorld News Catholics ‘upbeat’ on Ukraine’s independence day, despite fear of attacks Jonathan LuxmooreAugust 24, 20224 min read Many of Ukraine’s Catholics remain “upbeat and determined” despite fears of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Independence Day, said a senior priest, who added that parish life was also continuing under tight surveillance in occupied areas. FeatureNewsSeniorsVaticanWorld News Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesAugust 24, 20223 min read Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 336 337 338 … 516 Next