world news Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsUncategorizedVaticanWorld News Seeking God together will bring Christians closer to each other, pope says Cindy WoodenJanuary 18, 20224 min read Pope Francis told Lutheran, Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims that “we need to press forward with humility and patience, and always together, in order to encourage and support one another, for this is what Christ desires.” FeatureJournalismNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Francis: Communication must build communion, fraternity Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 18, 20224 min read Meeting with a delegation from the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land in Rome to commemorate the 100th anniversary of their bimonthly magazine, “Terrasanta,” Pope Francis encouraged the group to continue to highlight stories of genuine brotherhood. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Bishop: Imitate Rev. King’s ‘prophetic witness’ in work for civil rights justice Catholic News ServiceJanuary 17, 20223 min read WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged all people of goodwill to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Jan. 17 holiday named for him by remembering “not only the justice he pursued, but how he pursued it.” The civil rights leader […] BibleFeatureNewsUncategorizedWorld News Annual 100-hour nonstop public Bible reading planned in Louisiana diocese Catholic News ServiceJanuary 17, 20225 min read An annual 100-hour, nonstop public Bible reading takes place in St. Martinville in the Diocese of Lafayette Jan. 19-23. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as motto for Holy Year 2025 Carol GlatzJanuary 17, 20222 min read Pope Francis approved “Pilgrims of Hope” as the motto for the Holy Year 2025. The motto aims to give a concise sense of the full meaning of the jubilee journey. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News U.S. bishops invite Catholics to take part in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27 Catholic News ServiceJanuary 14, 20223 min read The 10th annual “9 Days for Life” novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, takes place this year from Jan. 19 to Jan. 27. Catholics nationwide are invited to take part in this novena for the protection of human life. CoronavirusFeatureNewsSupreme CourtUncategorizedWorld News Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses, allows it for health workers Carol ZimmermannJanuary 14, 20223 min read The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Jan. 13 blocked a rule by the Biden administration that would have required employees at large businesses to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or wear masks and get tested each week for the coronavirus. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope: Synodality about listening to the Spirit, not a ‘majority consensus’ Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 13, 20224 min read Speaking with leaders of the French Catholic Action movement Jan. 13, Pope Francis said that synodality is “not a plan or a program to be implemented” but “a style to be adopted” that listens to the spirit through the word of God, prayer and adoration. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope’s music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs, includes Elvis Carol GlatzJanuary 13, 20223 min read Pope Francis’ music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl records, according to the Vatican cardinal who is curating the collection. AfghanistanFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Catholic refugees from Afghanistan in ‘purgatory’ waiting for visas Mark PattisonJanuary 12, 20228 min read Although the United States left Afghanistan at the end of August, it left behind thousands still affected by the resulting turmoil. Among them is an Afghan Catholic family of five. Previous 1 … 384 385 386 … 517 Next