world 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. FeatureNewsSchoolsSupreme CourtWorld News Justice Barrett urges Catholic school students to work hard and dream Peter Finney Jr.January 26, 20225 min read U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett said her Catholic education helped her develop a passion for reading that served as a launching pad for her future endeavors as a law student, attorney, law professor and judge. FeatureJournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Pope says news reporting requires better listening, more objectivity Carol GlatzJanuary 24, 20224 min read Listening to others is the first essential ingredient of good communication and a condition of genuine dialogue, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Cardinal says Salvador’s new martyrs are road map to reconciliation Rhina GuidosJanuary 24, 20224 min read A Salvadoran cardinal with a front-row seat to the country’s violent past said many have forgotten the country’s trials and tribulations, including its “fratricidal war,” but it’s necessary to remember the past if El Salvador is ever to attain peace. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of prayer for peace in Ukraine Cindy WoodenJanuary 24, 20224 min read Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Retired Pope Benedict corrects statement for Munich abuse report Cindy WoodenJanuary 24, 20223 min read Amending a written statement made to a panel investigating clerical sexual abuse in his former Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, retired Pope Benedict XVI said he was present at a 1980 meeting to discuss the transfer of a priest accused of misconduct. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope confers ministries of lector, catechist on lay women and men Cindy WoodenJanuary 24, 20225 min read Highlighting the importance of the Bible in the life of faith and the role of lay women and men in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis formally installed eight men and women in the ministry of lector and eight others in the ministry of catechist. Local NewsNewsRespect LifeWorld News Rally speakers confident about abortion law changes but see work ahead Carol ZimmermannJanuary 22, 20225 min read Speakers at the annual March for Life on Washington’s National Mall Jan. 21 spoke of a likely tipping point in the current protest against legalized abortions in the United States, but they also urged the crowd to remain vigilant in their advocacy and support for the pro-life movement. Previous 1 … 381 382 383 … 517 Next