world news FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Archbishop Lori joins bishops expressing sorrow, condemning racially motivated shooting in Buffalo Rhina GuidosMay 16, 20227 min read Several U.S. Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and called out racism and gun violence after reports of a May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left at least three injured and 10 dead — a crime authorities categorized as likely motivated by hatred for Black people. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass Junno Arocho EstevesMay 16, 20225 min read The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God’s love, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal Zen says he’s fine; detentions provoke outcry Catholic News ServiceMay 13, 20226 min read Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security police for his support of anti-government protesters. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican confirms pope will visit Indigenous in Canada in late July Cindy WoodenMay 13, 20223 min read Pope Francis will meet members of Canada’s Indigenous communities in late July, visiting the cities of Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit in Nunavut, the country’s most northern region. FeatureNewsRespect LifeU.S. CongressWorld News Archbishop Lori among bishops telling Congress to protect women and children, ‘stop pushing abortion’ Julie AsherMay 12, 20226 min read After the U.S. Senate failed May 11 to advance a “radical” abortion bill, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees urged Congress “to stop pushing abortion as the solution to needs of women and young girls” and “embrace” public policy initiatives that protect “both mother and child.” FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Declining birthrates impoverish future, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesMay 12, 20222 min read The steady decline of birthrates across Europe and the West are signs of a new form of poverty that deprives humanity of a future, Pope Francis said. Immigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Immigration reform cannot be delayed, pope says in message Cindy WoodenMay 12, 20224 min read Countries around the world must get serious about reforming their immigration policies to respect the rights of migrants and refugees and establish orderly procedures for welcoming newcomers, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSeniorsVaticanWorld News Pope tells grandparents to leave grandkids their legacy of wisdom Carol GlatzMay 11, 20223 min read Pope Francis told older people to use retirement as a time to serve others and to sow the seeds of their wisdom. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Racing to Mass? Catholics at Churchill Downs’ chapel know that feeling Catholic News ServiceMay 11, 20224 min read While the first Saturday in May’s running of the Kentucky Derby boasts the fastest two minutes in sports, Churchill Downs’ backside chapel hosts what might be the fastest Sunday Mass in the Archdiocese of Louisville. FeatureNewsSeniorsWorld News Religious orders launch initiative to care for sisters with dementia Cindy WoodenMay 11, 20223 min read Sister Jane Wakahiu, a member of the Little Sisters of St. Francis and head of the Catholic Sisters Initiative at the Hilton Foundation, announced May 9 that the foundation was providing $5 million to help launch the Catholic Sisters Cognitive Impairment-Alzheimer’s Global Initiative. Previous 1 … 360 361 362 … 516 Next