world news Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope pleads for military restraint in the Middle East Cindy WoodenApril 15, 20242 min read The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence. NewsWorld News Masked gunmen shoot priest during Mass as Myanmar’s civil war reaches critical phase OSV NewsApril 15, 20242 min read Unknown assailants gunned down a Catholic priest, seriously injuring him as he celebrated morning Mass in Myanmar’s conflict-stricken northern Kachin state on April 12. FeatureHealth CareNewsRespect LifeWorld News ‘Blessed by Cancer’ social media evangelist, mother of 4 dies leaving powerful witness Zoey MaraistApril 15, 20245 min read Through the ups and downs of her illness, the Catholic wife and mother of four shared her story with her nearly 50,000 followers on social media using the powerful handle blessed_by_cancer. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Mexico City is ‘waiting room’ for migrants as they sort out legal situation before heading to border David AgrenApril 14, 20245 min read An increasing number of migrants are now staying put for long periods in Mexico City as they attempt to get their legal situations sorted out prior to risking crossing the U.S.–Mexico border — where drug cartels target them for kidnapping. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News ‘It will be breathtaking,’ Notre Dame’s chief architect says; iconic cathedral reopens Dec. 8 Caroline de SuryApril 14, 20247 min read Since the rebuilding work began, all those involved on site have testified to the exceptional quality of the skills and spirit of Notre Dame’s craftsmen. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsWorld News West Virginia diocese welcomes LOUDfence campaign of awareness, support for abuse victims Colleen RowanApril 13, 20246 min read The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston became the first diocese in the U.S. to participate in LOUDfence, which began with Mass that morning celebrated by Bishop Mark E. Brennan. FeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News Parish priests are lifeline to church’s mission, cardinal says Carol GlatzApril 13, 20244 min read The success of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will much depend on also including parish priests in the process, said Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Solar eclipse enlivens hearts across US with the glory of God’s creation Kimberly HeatheringtonApril 13, 20245 min read The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone into astronomical history — and, according to NASA, the mainland United States will not see another total solar eclipse until 2044. CollegesNewsObituariesWorld News Father Byron, former economics professor at Loyola University Maryland, recalled as ‘visionary leader’ OSV NewsApril 12, 20247 min read Jesuit Father William J. Byron, known for his leadership of Jesuit institutions of higher learning and his many years of lecturing, teaching and writing on the relationship between business practices and Catholic spirituality, died at Manresa Hall, the health center of the Jesuit community at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia April 9. He was 96. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pew report: Most U.S. Catholics approve of pope, but data reflects political divides Gina ChristianApril 12, 20242 min read A new report shows most U.S. Catholics approve of Pope Francis — but his ratings have slipped in the past few years, marked by political divides. Previous 1 … 395 396 397 … 834 Next