world news FeatureNewsWorld News Seattle Archdiocese to consolidate, combine 136 Catholic parishes into 60 ‘parish families’ OSV NewsFebruary 12, 20243 min read – Archbishop Paul D. Etienne Feb. 3 released the final list of parish families as part of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Partners in the Gospel strategic planning initiative. FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News Priests must lighten load to rediscover joy, community, speakers say Justin McLellanFebruary 11, 20244 min read Catholic priests in the West, overworked and understaffed, need a “change of mentality” to rediscover their calling to be agents of God’s love, a cardinal said. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News LifeWay Network, a U.S. nonprofit, helps human trafficking survivors adjust to a new normal Elizabeth CrumblyFebruary 11, 20248 min read As volunteers for LifeWay’s community housing program, Sisters Claudia Stecker and Kate O’Neill help human trafficking survivors put their lives back together. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News No bad blood, just big wins for these life-giving nonprofits in bishops’ Super Bowl wager Gina ChristianFebruary 11, 20245 min read With the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers set to square off in Super Bowl LVIII, two faith-based nonprofits each stand to win big — thanks to a friendly wager between the Catholic bishops in the teams’ respective cities. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureHealth CareNewssocial mediaWorld News Social workers, counselor discuss effects of COVID, social media on teen mental health Natalie HoeferFebruary 10, 20249 min read Catholic high school social workers and a Catholic licensed mental health counselor shared their insights about teens and mental health. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Catholic prayer app Hallow, He Gets Us campaign to run faith-focused Super Bowl commercials Maria WieringFebruary 10, 20243 min read Super Bowl LVIII watchers can expect to see at least three faith-based commercials during the televised Feb. 11 showdown in Las Vegas between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Francis in new book interview says his predecessor had ‘courage to resign’ Magdalena Wolinska-RiediFebruary 9, 20245 min read While memories of the shocking moment when Pope Benedict XVI resigned Feb. 11, 2013, are still fresh for the German pope’s collaborators, it is Pope Francis who reflects on Benedict’s historic decision in a newly published book interview. Crisis in IsraelCrisis in UkraineFeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Senate advances national security supplemental bill with aid for Ukraine, Israel Kate ScanlonFebruary 9, 20245 min read The Senate voted Feb. 8 to proceed with debate on a bill that would provide military and humanitarian aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, among other measures. NewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Like future saint, share the Gospel with all, pope tells pilgrims Justin McLellanFebruary 9, 20243 min read In Blessed Maria Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known affectionately as “Mama Antula,” Christians can “find an example and inspiration that revives a preference for the least, for those who society discards and casts aside,” the pope told a group of Argentine pilgrims during a meeting at the Vatican Feb. 9. NewsVaticanVocationsWorld News ‘Feeling omnipotent’ is at root of clerical abuse, pope says Cindy WoodenFebruary 9, 20243 min read All forms of clerical abuse begin with a priest thinking he is better than others and somehow over them, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 39 40 41 … 445 Next