world news FeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News Survivor of monastery shooting says answer to violence is ‘to grow in love’ Jay NiesJuly 6, 20226 min read “God forgive me, I hope he’s in heaven,” Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert said about the man who entered Conception Abbey 20 years ago, pointed a semi-automatic MAK-90 rifle at him and fired twice. FeatureNewsWorld News Australian council in crisis after motions fail to get enough bishop votes Catholic News ServiceJuly 6, 20225 min read The agenda for the Second Assembly of Australia’s Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members staged a protest over issues regarding women in the church, including the defeat of a motion to formalize support for the ordination of women as deacons. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News China deploys hundreds of auditors to monitor religious activities online Catholic News ServiceJuly 6, 20223 min read The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to expand its apparatus to monitor and curb religious activities in cyberspace through training and deploying hundreds of “auditors” across the country, triggering concerns from rights groups. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Women’s voices: Pope says he’ll add women to Dicastery for Bishops Cindy WoodenJuly 6, 20225 min read Pope Francis said he plans to name two women to the committee that helps him choose bishops for the world’s Latin-rite dioceses. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Police deflect rioters from Portland Catholic church, avert vandalism Catholic News ServiceJuly 6, 20225 min read Police officers successfully drove dozens of anarchist rioters away from Holy Redeemer Church in Portland late July 1. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsWorld News Teen trauma, impaired brain development seen as factors in gun violence Gina ChristianJuly 5, 20225 min read Gun violence in Philadelphia highlights the deep-seated trauma and developmental issues experienced by many of the city’s youth, said an Archdiocese of Philadelphia mental health professional. FeatureGun ViolenceNewsRespect LifeWorld News After shooting, cardinal urges unity to ‘build path to safety and peace’ Catholic News ServiceJuly 5, 20226 min read Saying he watched “in horror” news reports in the aftermath of a mass shooting during a suburban Fourth of July parade, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago offered prayers for the victims. FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning Cindy WoodenJuly 5, 20225 min read In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope couldn’t go to Congo, but Congolese in Rome pray with him for peace Cindy WoodenJuly 5, 20224 min read VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite disappointment that Pope Francis was not in Congo July 3, some 2,000 people — most of them Congolese — joined the pope for Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, singing, swaying and ululating. “Let us pray for peace and reconciliation in your homeland, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, so wounded […] FeatureNewsSupreme CourtWorld News Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in as Supreme Court justice Carol ZimmermannJuly 1, 20225 min read Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice June 30, becoming the first Black woman in that role. Previous 1 … 369 370 371 … 537 Next