world news FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God Justin McLellanFebruary 14, 20244 min read In an age when even one’s most intimate thoughts and feelings can become fodder for social media, Lent is a time to cast aside appearances and to find God at work in the depths of the heart, Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Israeli embassy objects to cardinal’s remarks on Gaza death toll Cindy WoodenFebruary 14, 20243 min read The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See has defined as “regrettable” remarks by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, saying that Israel’s attacks on Gaza have been excessive. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Laziness is a symptom of ‘acedia,’ a dangerous vice, pope says Cindy WoodenFebruary 14, 20243 min read The vice of “acedia,” often translated as “sloth,” can cause laziness, but it is much more than that; it is a lack of caring for anything and being bored with everything, even one’s relationship with God, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Cardinal, 95, who survived torture is ‘living martyr,’ pope says Carol GlatzFebruary 14, 20243 min read The Albanian cardinal who endured decades of imprisonment, torture and forced labor during his country’s crackdown against religion is a “living martyr” who continues to serve Christ at 95 years old, Pope Francis said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Senate approves bill with uncertain future in House as Ukraine hangs in the balance Kate ScanlonFebruary 14, 20245 min read The Senate passed an approximately $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, following months of a stalemate amid growing divisions within the Republican Party over the role of the United States on the global stage. NewsWorld News Priest resigns Pontifical Mission Societies USA post after claim of misconduct ‘with adult’ substantiated John LavenburgFebruary 14, 20245 min read Monsignor Kieran Harrington, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese, has resigned from his post as the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States after an allegation against him of “inappropriate conduct with an adult” was substantiated, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced. Disaster ReliefFeatureNewsWorld News Caritas Chile, CRS join forces to provide humanitarian aid amid emergency in south-central Chile Marietha Góngora V.February 14, 20244 min read Soon after the aerial images recorded the devastation caused by wildfires in the province of Valparaíso and other regions of south-central Chile since Feb. 2, local authorities and international agencies have multiplied their efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the communities where fatalities, missing persons and material losses increase with each passing day. FeatureLentNewsWorld News Rice Bowl provides ‘life-changing hope’ and a ‘way to draw closer to Jesus,’ says archbishop Gina ChristianFebruary 13, 20245 min read An annual Lenten collection taken up by Catholics across the U.S. provides “life-changing hope,” said Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, chair of the board of Catholic Relief Services. FeatureLentNewsSportsWorld News Chiefs won, but Jesus takes first place in Ash Wednesday victory parade, says Kansas City bishop Gina ChristianFebruary 13, 20243 min read Kansas City Chiefs fans are looking forward to a Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 14 — but for Catholics, who mark Ash Wednesday that same day, “first place always goes to the Lord Jesus and what he’s done,” said Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo. FeatureLentNewsSaintsWorld News Catholic experts share tips for navigating Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day Katie YoderFebruary 13, 20247 min read Catholic couples and liturgical experts are advising how to observe Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the Latin Church’s penitential season of Lent leading up to Easter — which falls on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, this year. Previous 1 … 38 39 40 … 446 Next