world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal days of August: Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise Cindy WoodenJune 1, 20227 min read For many people in Rome, Pope Francis’ decision to schedule a consistory to create new cardinals in August was more surprising than the men he chose to receive the red hat. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope names members to worship congregation Carol GlatzJune 1, 20221 min read Pope Francis has appointed new members of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, including Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope appeals for end to Russian blockade of Ukraine grain exports Carol GlatzJune 1, 20222 min read With hundreds of millions of lives at risk because of the Russian blockade of grain exports out of Ukraine, Pope Francis appealed for an end to the blockade and a resolution to the crisis. FeatureNewsWorld News Amid pain in Uvalde, there’s still ‘goodness in people,’ says archbishop Rhina GuidosJune 1, 20224 min read It feels as if there are no silver linings in the cloud of lingering grief and horror that surrounds Uvalde, Texas, as the city began May 31 to bury the first of 19 children and their two teachers killed a week earlier during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. FeatureNewsWorld News After tragedy in Texas, outpouring of help shows ‘God is good,’ priest says Catholic News ServiceMay 31, 20225 min read Catholic priests, deacons, church staff, parishioners, and staff of schools and organizations continue to provide counseling, financial aid and additional services to the families who lost loved ones and to others in the devastated community of Uvalde, Texas. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks Mary, Queen of Peace, to end war in Ukraine and everywhere Cindy WoodenMay 31, 20224 min read After setting white flowers at a statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, Pope Francis prayed the rosary and asked Mary to intercede to bring peace to Ukraine and to every place in the world torn by violent conflict. FeatureNewsWorld News Stealing Brooklyn, N.Y., church’s tabernacle is ‘heinous act,’ pastor says Catholic News ServiceMay 31, 20223 min read A burglar cut through a metal protective casing to steal a historic tabernacle valued at $2 million at a Brooklyn Catholic church. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News World Meeting of Families opens June 22 in Rome and online Cindy WoodenMay 31, 20223 min read The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused a one-year delay in holding the World Meeting of Families, it also prompted a look at new ways to involve Catholic families from around the world and to ensure that they take the lead in ministering to each other. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope to B’nai B’rith leaders: Remembering atrocities is antidote to evil Carol GlatzMay 31, 20222 min read People must help one another and counteract the temptation of evil that deceives them into thinking conflict can be resolved by violence and war, Pope Francis told a delegation from B’nai B’rith International. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Religious leaders must inspire humanity to renounce violence, pope says Carol GlatzMay 31, 20222 min read The world urgently needs dialogue that promotes a culture of peace and nonviolence, and concrete efforts aimed toward that end, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 357 358 359 … 517 Next