world news EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Jesus is life-giving bread, not just ‘side dish,’ pope says Junno Arocho EstevesAugust 9, 20213 min read Jesus wants to nourish the souls of those who are spiritually famished from the loneliness and anguish that come from life’s difficulties, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Spiritual abuse occurs more frequently than believed, Vatican official says Carol GlatzAugust 9, 20215 min read The Vatican is investigating about a dozen founders of congregations of consecrated or religious life, and the most common allegations involve abuse of power or conscience, financial corruption or problems associated with “affectivity,” said a top official. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican: ‘Killer robots’ pose threat to innocent civilians Catholic News ServiceAugust 7, 20213 min read The use of “killer robots” and other lethal autonomous weapons systems violate international treaties because innocent civilians could be erroneously targeted, the Vatican said during a U.N. meeting in Geneva. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Team crafts roof truss that could help guide rebuilding of Paris cathedral Patricia ZaporAugust 7, 20216 min read The world watched in shock in April 2019 as flames devoured Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold Catholic News ServiceAugust 4, 20214 min read SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in Tokyo, she had the cheers of fans supporting her from the New Jersey Catholic high school where she graduated four years ago. Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘The Green Knight’ John MulderigAugust 4, 20213 min read An Arthurian legend comes to the big screen in writer-director David Lowery’s “The Green Knight” (A24). Lovely to look at but difficult to plumb, the film successfully immerses viewers in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘Stillwater’ John MulderigAugust 4, 20214 min read Matt Damon plays a man in search of redemption and renewal in the bleak yet touching drama “Stillwater”. NewsWorld News Hundreds march for voting rights, justice near U.S. Capitol; 200 arrested Catholic News ServiceAugust 3, 20214 min read Hundreds of people marched — and over 200 of them were arrested — Aug. 2 at a “Moral Monday” rally for voting rights and economic justice near the Capitol. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News USCCB, Catholic groups, politicians back Mississippi in court abortion case Carol ZimmermannAugust 3, 20215 min read Catholic leaders, pro-life organizations, Republican members of Congress and several governors are among those on a long list of supporters backing Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and urging the court to reexamine its previous abortion rulings when it takes up this case in the fall. AfghanistanFeatureNewsWorld News MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters Catholic News ServiceAugust 2, 20214 min read The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Migration and Refugee Services “are proud to have the opportunity to welcome and assist those who have kept Americans safe in Afghanistan,” said the USCCB president and the chairman of the bishops’ migration committee July 30. Previous 1 … 412 413 414 … 514 Next