world news FeatureNewsU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2021World News Church’s evangelizing mission can heal division, archbishop tells assembly Dennis SadowskiNovember 17, 20215 min read “People are starting to examine what they truly believe and what they value most deeply in their lives,” said Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, who spoke Nov. 16 during the opening public session of the USCCB’s Nov. 15-18 general assembly in Baltimore. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope thanks reporters for speaking truth, giving voice to abuse victims Cindy WoodenNovember 16, 20215 min read Honoring two reporters who have covered the Vatican for more than 40 years, Pope Francis paid tribute to all journalists who work to explain what is going on in the world and “make it less obscure.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges Ratzinger Prize winners to hold fast to truth like Pope Benedict Cindy WoodenNovember 16, 20215 min read Honoring an Australian theologian, a French philosopher and two German theologians, Pope Francis prayed that they may continually be inspired by retired Pope Benedict XVI’s episcopal motto, “Cooperatores veritatis” — co-workers in the truth. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Jesuit schools join faith-based voices on immigration, environment Rhina GuidosNovember 12, 20217 min read With the U.S. Capitol at his back, Darian Benitez Sanchez Nov. 8 told the story of how his father used to take him to high school math competitions on weekends in Arizona, where he attended the Jesuit-run Brophy College Preparatory high school, and how his dad would wait hours for him inside a locked car. BibleFeatureNewsWorld News Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast Catholic News ServiceNovember 12, 20214 min read A billboard will go up in New York’s Times Square during Christmas and New Year’s to promote and celebrate the evermore popular podcast “The Bible in a Year,” but more is in store for the program that topped the charts shortly after its debut in January. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Assisi pilgrimage with the poor: Pope calls for open hands, open hearts Cindy WoodenNovember 12, 20216 min read The pope’s pilgrimage to Assisi Nov. 12 was dedicated totally to the poor in preparation for the celebration Nov. 14 of the World Day of the Poor. FeatureNewsWorld News Archbishop Broglio blesses first copies of new edition of prayer book for military Catholic News ServiceNovember 11, 20214 min read Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services Nov. 9 blessed the first of 100,000 copies of the new sixth edition of the “Armed with the Faith” Catholic prayer book for members of the military. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Polish church leaders offer support for refugees, but back border security Jonathan LuxmooreNovember 10, 20213 min read Poland’s military archbishop urged security forces to prevent the illegal entry of refugees and migrants, as the country’s bishops’ conference announced a nationwide collection to help those amassing on the frontier with Belarus. FeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Knights’ state deputies urged to follow Blessed McGivney as ‘man of action’ Catholic News ServiceNovember 10, 20215 min read “St. Joseph’s vocation to foster the earthly life of Jesus is, of course, unique, but all of us have been called to the obedience of faith. Father McGivney envisioned his Knights, above all, as men of obedient faith, who, with their wives and children, would live their vocation to the fullest.” FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Requiem Mass recalls homeless San Franciscans who died on the streets Christina GrayNovember 9, 20215 min read The “Requiem Mass for the Homeless” Nov. 6 featured the sacred music of Frank La Rocca, composer-in-residence of the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship in San Francisco. Previous 1 … 396 397 398 … 518 Next