world news FeatureNewsWar in UkraineWorld News Ukraine’s embattled religious orders keep faith and hope alive amid war Jonathan LuxmooreFebruary 4, 20237 min read Catholic religious orders have played a major role in channeling life-saving humanitarian aid across Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion, keeping hopes alive while continuing to minister to the country’s much-depleted Catholic communities. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Speakers address how local churches can protect lives of mothers, unborn children from domestic violence Kimberly HeatheringtonFebruary 4, 20235 min read Mary McClusky, assistant director of Project Rachel Ministry Development at the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, said that, despite the fact that the lives of both pregnant women and their children in domestic violence situations are often at risk, there is always hope. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Papal farm, gardens will be home to new center promoting sustainability Carol GlatzFebruary 3, 20233 min read The papal property at Castel Gandolfo, with its vast gardens and diverse livestock, will now be the home of a new scientific and educational center dedicated to promoting integral ecology, sustainability, and a circular and generative economy. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders push South Sudanese to make peace Cindy WoodenFebruary 3, 20236 min read Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, made history Feb. 3 when they began an ecumenical pilgrimage to the world’s youngest nation, but one that has known war and violent conflicts for nine of the 11 years since independence. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Consecrated persons have ‘special role’ in fulfilling church’s mission, pope says Justin McLellanFebruary 3, 20232 min read While Pope Francis was “on mission” in Africa he urged consecrated persons to embody the church’s missionary spirit in spreading the Gospel. FeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News Memorial liturgy, prayer service honor victims of two mass shootings in California Tom HoffarthFebruary 3, 20236 min read A congregation of more than 100 gathered for an evening memorial Mass Jan. 27 in a community still looking for answers and seeking comfort from a Jan. 21 mass shooting at a dance club just two blocks from the church. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News American Jewish tourist arrested in Jerusalem for vandalizing statue of Jesus Judith SudilovskyFebruary 3, 20234 min read Israeli police arrested an American Jewish tourist Feb. 2 for vandalizing a statue of Jesus at the Franciscan Church of Flagellation in the Old City. FeatureGun ViolenceNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Church and community groups must infuse love into a culture of gun violence, say panelists Maria-Pia Negro ChinFebruary 3, 20237 min read During a Jan. 29 plenary session at the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio made an impassioned plea to treat all people with dignity, calling gun violence a pro-life issue. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering a ‘sign of faith, hope and love coming alive’ Kate ScanlonFebruary 3, 202310 min read Speakers and participants at the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering explored how social justice ministries of the church are often intertwined, from how the sin of racism impacts housing to how economic and social policies that uplift women and families can save lives from abortion and other forms of violence. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Secrets, lies and patience: Study explores how leaders snubbed sanctions Carol GlatzFebruary 3, 20238 min read An independent commission just published the results of a two-year study providing shocking details about the background, pseudo-spirituality and “mechanisms of abuse and control” of the late Jean Vanier and his mentor, the late Dominican Father Thomas Philippe. Previous 1 … 370 371 372 … 608 Next