world news FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Pope assures migrants they are in his prayers and his heart Cindy WoodenNovember 29, 20214 min read Pope Francis asked visitors in St. Peter’s Square to join him for a moment of silent prayer for migrants, especially those who recently drowned in the English Channel and in the Mediterranean and those who are freezing on the border of Belarus and Poland. NewsRacial JusticeWorld News Archbishop: Arbery verdict does not bring him back, but advances justice Catholic News ServiceNovember 26, 20212 min read Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer said the convictions of three white men for the 2020 murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery “does not bring him back. It does not bridge the racial divide in our community. It does not bring to an end the sin of racism, but it does advance the work toward justice.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsYear of St. Joseph The lonely can find an ‘ally’ in St. Joseph, pope says at audience Junno Arocho EstevesNovember 24, 20213 min read As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph’s reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack Junno Arocho EstevesNovember 24, 20212 min read Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, that claimed the lives of six people and left dozens injured. EnvironmentNewsVaticanWorld News Change bad habits, protect the earth, help others, pope says in new book Cindy WoodenNovember 24, 20213 min read Despite the disappointing outcome of the COP26 summit on climate change, Pope Francis said he knows it is not too late for humanity to act to combat environment destruction and increasing poverty. FeatureNewsWorld News NCYC presents a positive vision of the priesthood for Catholic youths Sean GallagherNovember 23, 20215 min read Holding a chalk board with “Arm Wrestle a Seminarian” written on it, seminarian Samuel Hansen barked his invitation while walking through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center Nov. 20, the final day of the National Catholic Youth Conference. FeatureNewsWorld News Faith leaders call for ‘process of healing’ for community after verdict Catholic News ServiceNovember 23, 20214 min read A local Unitarian Universalist pastor and the head of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which includes Kenosha, issued statements urging calm in the days ahead after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse Nov. 19 of all charges against him. FeatureNewsWorld News Youths urged to rely on Holy Spirit to rise above fear and transform world John ShaughnessyNovember 22, 20215 min read In the middle of one of his powerful, pulsating songs that rocked Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis the night of Nov. 18, Lecrae suddenly stopped singing to talk to the nearly 11,000 youths from across the United States who had come together for the National Catholic Youth Conference. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Bishops encourage cooperation to address church’s past in tribal schools Rhina GuidosNovember 22, 20216 min read Two U.S. bishops have urged their fellow prelates to cooperate with any requests they receive from the federal government for an investigation on alleged abuses at tribal schools operated by church entities in the past. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Teen’s award-winning musical talents on display at monastery organ recital Julie AsherNovember 22, 20214 min read The sounds of a Bach fugue and several other musical works filled the sacred space of the church at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington’s Brookland neighborhood as Gabriel Galdo played the monastery’s Lively-Fulcher organ. Previous 1 … 394 395 396 … 518 Next