world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope prays for Texas shooting victims, calls for stricter gun laws Catholic News ServiceMay 25, 20222 min read Saying his heart was broken at the news of at least 19 children and two adults being shot and killed at a Texas elementary school, Pope Francis said it was time to say “Enough!” and enact stricter laws on gun sales. Arts & CultureCollegesFeatureNewsWorld News Judge blocks Catholic University of America’s sale of Dorothy dress Carol ZimmermannMay 24, 20225 min read A federal judge prevented The Catholic University of America from selling a dress worn by Judy Garland in the “Wizards of Oz” the day before it was scheduled to be auctioned. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Returning from Ukraine, Polish archbishop urges Vatican to revise attitude Catholic News ServiceMay 24, 20223 min read The president of the Polish bishops’ conference criticized the Vatican’s “naive and utopian” attitude to the war in Ukraine and urged Rome to show “greater maturity” in attitudes toward Russia. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory Junno Arocho EstevesMay 23, 20224 min read Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week Carol GlatzMay 23, 20222 min read After Pope Francis led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take part in “Laudato Si’ Week,” which runs May 22-29. FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Pope thanks those dedicated to promoting life Carol GlatzMay 23, 20223 min read Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support Cindy WoodenMay 20, 20225 min read Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative Junno Arocho EstevesMay 20, 20222 min read Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says Carol GlatzMay 19, 20223 min read Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats. CollegesFeatureNewsWorld News Catholic college graduates praised for pandemic resilience Carol ZimmermannMay 19, 20225 min read At Catholic college and university graduation ceremonies across the country, speakers praised students for lessons learned during these past four years that had nothing to do with classes, projects or late-night study sessions, but instead with how they adapted to their workload during the coronavirus pandemic. Previous 1 … 359 360 361 … 516 Next