world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Holy Spirit pushes people to repent, change, love, pope says Carol GlatzJune 6, 20224 min read The Holy Spirit shows everyone where to begin, what paths to take and how to walk the great journey of life, Pope Francis said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges world leaders to help end war in Ukraine Carol GlatzJune 6, 20223 min read Pope Francis appealed to world leaders to start “real negotiations” to end to the war on Ukraine and avoid bringing the world to ruin. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsWorld News Report: $78 million paid to sex abuse victims in Philadelphia Archdiocese Matthew GambinoJune 3, 20226 min read The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has paid close to $78.5 million of a total of more than $81 million awarded to 438 victims of sexual abuse by archdiocesan clergy under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program, which released its final report June 2. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Divided Christians must give united witness to Gospel, pope says Cindy WoodenJune 3, 20223 min read Meeting 18 young priests and monks from six Oriental Orthodox churches, Pope Francis insisted divided Christians must work together to share the Gospel. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Catholic leaders urging stronger gun control measures Carol ZimmermannJune 3, 20228 min read In the wake of recent mass shootings that have devastated local communities and the nation at large, several U.S. bishops, women’s religious orders and Catholic organizations have called for stricter federal gun control measures, while state Catholic conferences have rallied behind local measures attempting to curb the spate of gun violence. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican relaxes vaccine mandate, masking rules Junno Arocho EstevesJune 3, 20222 min read The Vatican updated its COVID-19 protocols, allowing most employees and visitors to enter Vatican City State without a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Families are path to holiness, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesJune 2, 20222 min read Family life is a path toward holiness where older and younger generations can learn to live with one another peacefully, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee Junno Arocho EstevesJune 2, 20222 min read Pope Francis sent well-wishes to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning British monarch began the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of her coronation as well as the public celebration of her birthday. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Winona-Rochester, Minn., bishop retires; Bishop Barron is named successor Catholic News ServiceJune 2, 20227 min read Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Quinn of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, and named as his successor Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News San Diego bishop says he was ‘stunned,’ ‘humbled’ by being named a cardinal Catholic News ServiceJune 1, 20227 min read Cardinal-designate Robert W. McElroy told reporters May 31 that when he learned he is among the 21 new cardinals Pope Francis will create Aug. 27, “I said a big prayer.” Previous 1 … 356 357 358 … 517 Next