world news Black Catholic MinistryNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Expert: Racial division is hurting the church — here’s what Catholics can do about it Robert Alan GloverMarch 24, 20247 min read Daryl Grigsby, the well-known African American commentator, author and convert to Catholicism 25 years ago, hosted a March 7 webinar on the thorny subject of racism, apparent indifference to it and what can be done about it in the Catholic Church. FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News Paulists revamp ministries, showing need to ‘triple the ask’ for religious vocations Gina ChristianMarch 24, 20245 min read The Paulist Fathers, a missionary society of Catholic priests, announced March 13 that it would wind down its presence at two universities and three parishes in the U.S., while folding three other initiatives. FeatureNewsSaintsWorld News Poland marks 80 years since Ulma family’s death, sees ‘beautiful graces received’ through them Paulina GuzikMarch 24, 20248 min read As Poles commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Blessed Józef and Wiktoria Ulma with their seven children, the world, six months into their beatification, is stunned to learn about the martyrs from the village of Markowa, who are already working little miracles in peoples’ lives. 2024 ElectionBishopsFeatureNewsWorld News Church has a crucial role in combating polarization, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say Kate ScanlonMarch 23, 20244 min read The church has a crucial role in combating the rise of polarization, panelists said at a March 20 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops’ conference and other Catholic groups. BooksFeatureNewsSportsWorld News Olympic gold medalist tells her story of ‘running from fear to faith’ in new memoir Kelly NicholaidesMarch 23, 20247 min read Over the years, Syndey McLaughlin grew up, learned to prioritize her goals, and leaned into her faith, she reveals in her new memoir, “Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith.” FeatureNewsWorld News Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the church, panel says Carol GlatzMarch 23, 20245 min read The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women and men in the life of the church, three Italian theologians said during a panel discussion in Rome. FeatureNewsRespect LifeU.S. CongressWorld News Spending bill grants PEPFAR one-year extension Kate ScanlonMarch 22, 20245 min read The U.S. government’s global effort to combat HIV/AIDS was granted a one-year extension in the government funding package Congress is expected to approve, ending an impasse over the program’s reauthorization — for now. FeatureLentNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Discernment is essential to discipleship, papal preacher says Cindy WoodenMarch 22, 20244 min read The Holy Spirit is like a line prompter at a theater, behind the scenes and constantly whispering to Christians the words of Jesus, said the preacher of the papal household. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Church must rethink its ‘anachronistic’ sexual ethic, priest says Justin McLellanMarch 22, 20243 min read The Catholic Church’s “established, dogmatic models of the theological approach to sexuality have become anachronistic,” a moral theologian told a conference on sexuality and culture at the John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences in Rome. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Abortions soar to highest number in over a decade post Dobbs, study finds Lauretta BrownMarch 22, 20245 min read A recent study from the Guttmacher Institute, an organization that supports abortion access, found that the number of abortions in 2023 has increased to the highest number and rate in the United States in over a decade. Previous 1 … 388 389 390 … 816 Next