world news FeatureHealth CareNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: For the terminally ill, incurable does not mean ‘un-care-able’ Carol GlatzFebruary 1, 20242 min read People who are terminally ill and their families should always receive the care and assistance they need, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News Wrath destroys relationships, pins blame on others, pope says Carol GlatzJanuary 31, 20244 min read Wrath is a “dark vice” that destroys relationships, focuses all blame on others and only worsens over time, Pope Francis said. CollegesNewsRespect LifeWorld News Catholic U. ends contract with professor over ‘abortion doula’ guest lecturer Gina ChristianJanuary 31, 20246 min read The Catholic University of America has ended its contract with a psychology professor who recently invited a self-described “abortion doula” to address a class of students. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News CRS head, eyewitness to Gaza Strip horrors, urges cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war Gina ChristianJanuary 31, 20247 min read As the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth month, ending hostilities “all around” to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip has become critical, the head of a U.S.-based Catholic aid agency told OSV News. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Pence suggests U.S. alter trade agreement with Nicaragua in response to church persecution Kate ScanlonJanuary 31, 20243 min read Former Vice President Mike Pence condemned Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s anti-Catholic persecution in comments at a religious freedom summit in Washington Jan. 30, arguing the U.S. should alter its existing trade agreement with that government if its religious persecution continues. FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News Report: Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers Gina ChristianJanuary 31, 20246 min read A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S. — but key factors such as family life, devotional practices, Catholic education and personal encouragement can positively impact those numbers. BooksFeatureNewsWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Minding Mass: Catholics need better liturgical formation, expert says Justin McLellanJanuary 31, 20245 min read Catholics need to know what their words and gestures at Mass signify and evoke, a liturgical expert said. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News Texas bishop removed from his post by Pope Francis set to address CPAC at National Harbor Kate ScanlonJanuary 30, 20244 min read Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, the former shepherd of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, plans to address the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference’s annual Ronald Reagan Dinner as a keynote speaker in February, CPAC announced. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Children from Gaza arrive in Rome for medical treatment Cindy WoodenJanuary 30, 20242 min read Ten children from Gaza in need of medical attention arrived in Rome on a military plane late Jan. 29, the first group of young patients who will receive treatment in Italy thanks to the lobbying of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land and negotiations involving the governments of Italy, Israel, Palestine and Egypt. 2024 ElectionFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Catholic advocate raises questions about a border proposal quickly becoming an election issue Kate ScanlonJanuary 30, 20245 min read A leading Catholic immigration advocate has raised questions about whether restrictions in a bipartisan border proposal now before Congress will help the situation or make it worse for migrants trying to enter the U.S. Previous 1 … 41 42 43 … 442 Next