world news FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Walgreens, CVS pharmacies to begin dispensing pills used for abortion, early miscarriage Gina ChristianMarch 2, 20244 min read Two major U.S. pharmacy chains have announced they will begin dispensing the drug mifepristone, which has been prescribed for both abortion and early miscarriage, within the coming days. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News New telescope is changing ideas about how universe began, speakers say Carol GlatzMarch 2, 20245 min read Orbiting the sun nearly 1 million miles from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping the way scientists understand the universe and its origins, a number of astronomers said at a Vatican-sponsored meeting. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsWorld News Experts: Feds’ crackdown on child labor violations highlights many children at risk Kimberly HeatheringtonMarch 2, 20247 min read As child labor law restrictions continue to be loosened around the country, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Feb. 21 a nationwide, temporary restraining order and injunction against an offender it slammed for “oppressive” and “egregious” practices. FeatureNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Eliminating differences with gender ideology is terrible danger, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 1, 20244 min read The gifts of men and women are “fruitful” together, and to erase the difference between men and women “is to erase humanity,” Pope Francis said. Disabilities MinistryFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus accepts a person’s fragility so they can accept others, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 1, 20243 min read Jesus did not teach his disciples to organize agencies and structures to help vulnerable people, but gave the example of encountering them, listening to them and helping them as individuals and not “categories” of people in need, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Papal preacher warns of rise in overly academic theology Justin McLellanMarch 1, 20243 min read Western theology risks becoming an abstract and rationalized conversation among academics rather than a tool for nourishing the faith of God’s people, the papal preacher said. Disabilities MinistryFeatureNewsWorld News Speakers, stats show urgent need for parishes to welcome young, old with disabilities Kimberly HeatheringtonMarch 1, 20248 min read The urgent need for Catholic parishes to welcome young and old with disabilities — and their families — was prominent among presentation threads at a Feb. 17 conference held virtually by the Diocese of Arlington, Va., “From Inclusion to Belonging: Creating Communities that Foster Mental Health for All.” FeatureLentNewsSaintsWorld News Exhibit of 200 relics at New Jersey oratory is a special gift during Lent for many faithful Jaimie Julia WintersMarch 1, 20246 min read Nearly 3,500 of the faithful came from as far as Maine and Maryland and waited over two hours to view 200 relics of Jesus, the Holy Family, and various saints, martyrs and blesseds exhibited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair Feb. 24. NewsRespect LifeWorld News Texas executes death-row inmate despite allegations of false testimony at trial Kate ScanlonFebruary 29, 20244 min read Ivan Cantu was executed Feb. 28 by the state of Texas despite claims that the Texan’s 2001 conviction for killing James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen, his cousin and his cousin’s fiancee, was based on false testimony. NewsVaticanWorld News Vatican publishes full papal schedule for Holy Week, Easter Justin McLellanFebruary 29, 20242 min read Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter is just as full as in previous years despite a mild illness which has caused him to cancel meetings in the days leading up to the release of his liturgical calendar for March. Previous 1 … 36 37 38 … 452 Next