world news FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News CHA explains support for bill expanding health care access, affordability Dennis SadowskiFebruary 1, 20228 min read Catholic Health Association officials said the organization supports provisions in the President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act that would expand health care access and affordability as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. FeatureNewsWorld News On Bloody Sunday, Irish archbishop says unanswered questions slow healing Michael KellyJanuary 31, 20224 min read The president of the Irish bishops’ conference used the 50th anniversary of the unlawful killing of 14 unarmed Catholics by the British army in Northern Ireland to criticize the fact that no one has ever been prosecuted. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Taxes must serve the common good, pope tells Italy’s revenue agency Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 31, 20223 min read When done right, the collection of taxes can promote a culture that protects the well-being of all, especially the poor and least fortunate, Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Sculptor Edmonia Lewis shares message of human dignity through time Dennis SadowskiJanuary 28, 20226 min read Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and Native American sculptor to achieve international recognition through works that reflected her Catholic faith and the dignity of people, is being commemorated on a new postage stamp. CoronavirusFeatureJournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Accurate information is a human right, pope tells Catholic communicators Carol GlatzJanuary 28, 20225 min read Catholic communicators must help provide correct and truthful information about COVID-19 and its vaccines and do so in a way that avoids oversimplification and creating conflict, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican projects budget deficit for 2022 as pandemic continues Cindy WoodenJanuary 28, 20224 min read Presenting a budget projection that foresees a deficit of $37.1 million in 2022, the prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy said he believes the Vatican is on the path to honesty and transparency in financial matters. FeatureNewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News In decisions, Breyer has opposed death penalty, supported right to abortion Carol ZimmermannJanuary 27, 20225 min read Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to retire at the end of the court’s term, according to a report first announced by NBC News. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican editorial defends Benedict XVI after release of abuse report Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 26, 20224 min read A Vatican editorial defended retired Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clerical sexual abuse after the release of a report that accused him of mishandling four cases during his time as archbishop of Munich. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News At events nationwide, hope rises that abortion ruling will be overturned Catholic News ServiceJanuary 26, 20228 min read A renewed spirit of hope reverberated through events nationwide that marked the 49th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. FeatureNewsWorld News Vandalism at Holy Land abbey caused by small minority, monk says Judith SudilovksyJanuary 26, 20223 min read A Benedictine priest told a Jewish delegation visiting his monastery that the monks know the perpetrators of vandalism represented a small minority of radicalized Jews. Previous 1 … 380 381 382 … 517 Next