world news EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Indianapolis Catholic is leading pope’s global plan to care for the earth John ShaughnessyAugust 26, 20226 min read John Mundell considers it “an incredible honor” that he was recently chosen as the director of the worldwide effort to put Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” into action. FeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News NCEA, other faith-based groups fight efforts to broaden scope of Title IX Julie AsherAugust 25, 20226 min read A number of Catholic and other faith-based associations and groups, including dioceses, have joined in supporting an amicus brief filed in a court case on how the Biden administration’s proposal to broaden the interpretation of Title IX provisions could affect nonprofit organizations, including private schools. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Prayer vigil planned for Oklahoma death-row inmate scheduled to die Aug. 25 Catholic News ServiceAugust 25, 20224 min read The Diocese of Tulsa joined calls by a coalition of faith leaders and others for the Oklahoma governor to commute the death sentence of James Allen Coddington, 50, scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 25 at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. FeatureNewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope meeting off as Russian patriarch cancels visit to Kazakhstan Junno Arocho EstevesAugust 25, 20223 min read Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, will not attend the interreligious gathering in September, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said. FeatureNewsWar in UkraineWorld News Ukraine marks half a year of resistance and independence, but worries loom Rhina GuidosAugust 25, 20226 min read As Ukraine approached the 31st anniversary of its independence Aug. 24, it did so while embroiled in a bitter fight for that freedom, as it hit the six-month mark of defending itself against a Russian invasion. FeatureNewsWar in UkraineWorld News Catholics ‘upbeat’ on Ukraine’s independence day, despite fear of attacks Jonathan LuxmooreAugust 24, 20224 min read Many of Ukraine’s Catholics remain “upbeat and determined” despite fears of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Independence Day, said a senior priest, who added that parish life was also continuing under tight surveillance in occupied areas. FeatureNewsSeniorsVaticanWorld News Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesAugust 24, 20223 min read Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals Carol GlatzAugust 24, 20226 min read Pope Francis will lead a number of major events at the end of August, starting with the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. NewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope calls for end to horror, madness of war, on anniversary war in Ukraine Carol GlatzAugust 24, 20223 min read Marking the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for prayers for an end to “the horror of war.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News New Chinese Catholic leaders say they’ll follow Communist Party principles Catholic News ServiceAugust 23, 20224 min read Two state-sponsored church bodies in China have elected new leaders, who promised to invigorate the Catholic faithful pastorally in line with the socialist principles of the Chinese Communist Party. Previous 1 … 365 366 367 … 545 Next