world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope cancels another day of meetings because of flu symptoms Cindy WoodenFebruary 27, 20243 min read Saying Pope Francis was continuing to experience “mild flu-like symptoms,” the Vatican announced he had canceled his appointments again Feb. 26. FeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News U.S. sociologist who has studied parishes, Catholic movements, women’s ministry looks forward to synod role Maria WieringFebruary 27, 20246 min read Sociologist Tricia C. Bruce has dedicated her career to trying to understand American Catholics’ attitudes and behavior. She will draw on that experience in her new role as a consultor to the General Secretariat of the Synod, which she expects to include listening to diverse voices and considering broad questions, she said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Organizations, church officials urge migration crisis to be approached with human dignity Marietha Góngora V.February 26, 20246 min read Instead of hyper-politicizing the border, officials should find humane and workable solutions that can protect the dignity and human rights of migrants, said experts who work with migrants at the border during a Feb. 21 webinar. Immigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Vatican theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees focuses on ‘journey’ Justin McLellanFebruary 26, 20242 min read The Catholic Church’s focus for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 highlights its need to walk alongside displaced persons and to convey to them God’s presence and guidance along their paths, the Vatican said. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News 3 years after drug decriminalization, Oregon now faces a state of emergency Kimberly HeatheringtonFebruary 26, 20247 min read But three years later, a nationwide surge in fentanyl use has collided with Measure 110’s legalized tolerance to create a perfect storm of overburdened social services, policing and community dynamics. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Bernini’s baldachin masterpiece disappears from public view until Holy Year Carol GlatzFebruary 25, 20245 min read Like a giant Tinkertoy construction, a skeletal tower of scaffolding slowly inched its way up the twisting bronze columns of the baldachin over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsYouth Ministry Vatican aims to draw young ‘digital pilgrims’ to Rome’s papal basilicas Justin McLellanFebruary 25, 20243 min read The Vatican is seeking to draw pilgrims to the four historic papal basilicas scattered around Rome — not physically, but virtually, through a website and podcast aimed at drawing young people into the spiritual depth of Rome’s sacred spaces. FeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsSaintsWorld News Subject of a new film, Mother Cabrini left native Italy to serve U.S. immigrants Russell ShawFebruary 25, 20247 min read Mother Cabrini is the subject of “Cabrini,” a new film from Angel Studios directed by Alejandro Monteverde scheduled for nationwide release March 8. FeatureNewsWorld News How a shy Irish farm boy turned Florida pastor led his parish to change countless lives in Uganda Laura DodsonFebruary 24, 20246 min read A shy Irish farm boy taught to be open to God’s gifts and opportunities in every harvest, egg clutch and milk bucket courageously responded yes to God’s call to priesthood. FeatureNewsWorld NewsYouth Ministry Zoom Lenten series guides young adults in being ‘mindful’ about media use OSV NewsFebruary 24, 20243 min read Sister Nancy Usselmann, a Daughter of St. Paul, who is a widely recognized expert on media literacy, is inviting young adults in their 20s and 30s to take a deep dive this Lent into how to be “media mindful” in their use of media. Previous 1 … 37 38 39 … 451 Next