world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Honor elders, learn gentle way of faith sharing from them, pope says Cindy WoodenJuly 26, 20224 min read Celebrating the feast day of Jesus’ grandparents, Pope Francis not only urged people to honor their elders, but he asked them to think about what they will hand on to future generations. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News ‘I am sorry’: Canadian Indigenous react to papal apology Michael SwanJuly 26, 20224 min read Pope Francis delivered his apology on the treaty land of the Ermineskin and Samson Cree Nations, the Louis Bull Tribe and the Montana First Nation, as part of his “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada. The site was near one of Canada’s largest residential schools. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Catholics rally in support of Michigan pro-life center after vandalism Catholic News ServiceJuly 26, 20226 min read Mary Wilkerson helped raised thousands of dollar for the vandalized Lennon Pregnancy Center in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Indigenous and Catholic: One can proudly be both, pope says Cindy WoodenJuly 26, 20225 min read While presented as missionary work, the operation of residential schools by Catholics in Canada was actually an attempt to impose European culture on Canada’s Indigenous people, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Returning moccasins, pope apologizes for church role in residential schools Cindy WoodenJuly 25, 20227 min read On the treaty land of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and the Montana First Nation, near the former site of one of Canada’s largest residential schools, Pope Francis said, “I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the Indigenous peoples.” FeatureNewsWorld News Cardinal Gregory issues norms to implement pope’s ‘Traditionis Custodes’ Mark ZimmermannJuly 25, 20225 min read Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington promulgated liturgical norms July 22 for implementing Pope Francis’ apostolic letter “Traditionis Custodes” (“Guardians of the Tradition”), which limits celebrations of the Mass according to the rite used before the Second Vatican Council. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance Cindy WoodenJuly 25, 20225 min read After a flight of more than 10 hours from Rome, Pope Francis landed in Edmonton and met briefly at the airport with Indigenous leaders, Canada’s governor general and prime minister before heading to the local seminary for a rest. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Michigan governor vetoes budget funds for pregnancy, adoption resources Catholic News ServiceJuly 22, 20224 min read Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s line-item veto of more than $20 million in funding to support adoption programs, pregnancy resource centers and grants to help struggling mothers is “terribly unfortunate,” the Michigan Catholic Conference said. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ takes effect after appeals court lifts injunction Catholic News ServiceJuly 22, 20225 min read Georgia’s “heartbeat law” is now in effect after a July 20 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that reversed a lower court decision and said the law should be permitted to take effect immediately. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Pax Christi USA has remained persistent in pursuit of peace for 50 years Dennis SadowskiJuly 22, 20226 min read Inspired by St. John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (“Peace on Earth”), the outcomes of the Second Vatican Council and the founding of Pax Christi International from the rubble of two devastating world wars, Eileen Egan and Gordon Zahn sought to bring together Catholics who were outspoken advocates for civil rights, economic justice and ending the Vietnam War. Previous 1 … 343 344 345 … 517 Next