world news Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News God dreams of a world where all are welcomed as family, pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 3, 20215 min read Pope Francis told migrants that, like them, God dreams of a world where everyone recognizes each other as brothers and sisters. ChristmasFeatureNewsWorld News New Orleans billboard campaign reminds all to ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ Peter Finney Jr.December 3, 20215 min read Eternal hope is the overarching message of Christmas: A child born in a barn changed the world. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope accepts resignation of Paris archbishop, who denies accusations Carol GlatzDecember 2, 20213 min read Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris, who had offered to step down to avoid “becoming a source of divisions,” after an article in the Le Point weekly claimed he mismanaged his archdiocese and had an affair with a woman while he was vicar general. FeatureNewsWorld News Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting Catholic News ServiceDecember 2, 20216 min read Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night of Nov. 30 nonetheless — first a trickle, then a steady stream. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News Archbishop Lori, pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court Julie AsherDecember 2, 20218 min read The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people of goodwill to unite in prayer that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade in its eventual ruling on Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. NewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News Justices seem willing to allow Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban Carol ZimmermannDecember 1, 20215 min read In the Supreme Court’s first major abortion case in decades – which looked at Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy – the majority of justices Dec. 1 seemed willing to let that ban stay in place. FeatureNewsRespect LifeSupreme CourtWorld News All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades Carol ZimmermannDecember 1, 20216 min read When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes — and ears — will be on the court. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Cardinal Gregory reflects on first year as member of College of Cardinals Mark ZimmermannNovember 30, 20217 min read On Nov. 28, 2020, when Pope Francis elevated 13 new cardinals from around the world — including Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the archbishop of Washington — the pontiff reminded them of the importance of remaining as “a pastor close to your people.” CollegesFeatureNewsWorld News After racist comments, Catholic University replaces stolen icon with copy Rhina GuidosNovember 30, 20212 min read The president of The Catholic University of America said the institution’s law school has replaced an icon of Mary holding Jesus that was stolen after some complained the image of Christ resembled George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis in May 2020. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Discrimination against people with disabilities must end Junno Arocho EstevesNovember 29, 20214 min read The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to face discrimination in the world and in the church, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 393 394 395 … 518 Next