world news Crisis in IsraelNewsVaticanWorld News Stop war from spreading throughout Middle East, pope says in message Cindy WoodenApril 15, 20243 min read One day before Iran launched missiles and exploding drones at Israel, Pope Francis sent a message to viewers of Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya Network pleading for peace throughout the Middle East. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Share, listen to people’s encounter with Jesus, pope says Carol GlatzApril 15, 20242 min read Christians must share their faith in the risen Jesus, Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Cardinal Dolan, delegation continue CNEWA visit in Israel and Palestine, following Iran’s attack Maria WieringApril 15, 20246 min read Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles. FeatureNewsWorld News Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims Marilyn RodriguesApril 15, 20246 min read The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping center April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld 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. 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. 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. 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. Previous 1 … 3 4 5 … 442 Next