world news Crisis in IsraelEcumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News Benedictine abbot calls Jerusalem spitting incident against him ‘heartbreaking’ Michael KellyFebruary 6, 20245 min read The head of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem has described as “heartbreaking” an incident of being spat at by Jewish extremists in the Old City, describing the suspects as “hooligans of religion.” FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Catholic immigration advocates express concern about Senate’s proposed border deal Kate ScanlonFebruary 6, 20246 min read Key Senate negotiators Feb. 4 released an approximately $118 billion emergency national security bill that would send a fresh wave of aid to Ukraine as that nation fends off Russia’s invasion and would implement strict new migration policies for the U.S.-Mexico border. FeatureNewsWorld News A year after train derailment, Ohio parish has become a ‘family’ that serves community Gina ChristianFebruary 6, 20245 min read One year after a toxic train derailment, an Ohio parish has “solidified” into a “family” that seeks to serve the community, its pastor told OSV News. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News As King Charles is diagnosed with cancer, Cardinal Nichols offers ‘steadfast prayers’ Michael KellyFebruary 6, 20243 min read Cardinal Vincent Nichols has offered “steadfast prayers” on behalf of Catholics after it was announced that Britain’s King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Ignorance breeds fear, fear breeds intolerance, pope tells students Carol GlatzFebruary 6, 20242 min read Love and seek the truth, which requires being open to listening to others and sharing in dialogue, Pope Francis told students. FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News God is close, compassionate, not cold, distant, pope says Carol GlatzFebruary 5, 20243 min read Christians must let go of the God they think they know and convert every day to the God Jesus presents in the Gospel — the God who is the father of love and compassion, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News 300 parish priests to participate in Vatican synod meeting, meet with pope Justin McLellanFebruary 5, 20243 min read Three hundred parish priests from all over the world will come to Rome and make their contribution to the ongoing Synod of Bishops on synodality by sharing their experiences of parish life, the Vatican said. EucharistNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Pope tells seminarians to put the Eucharist at the center of formation Justin McLellanFebruary 5, 20243 min read If seminarians want to advance in their discernment and practice of religious life they must place the Eucharist at the center of their formation, Pope Francis wrote. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, cardinals continue discussion of role of women in the church Cindy WoodenFebruary 5, 20245 min read With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals devoted the first morning of their February meeting “to deepening their reflection, begun last December, on the role of women in the church,” the Vatican press office said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope hopes Lunar New Year celebrations will foster friendship, peace Carol GlatzFebruary 5, 20243 min read – Pope Francis expressed his hopes that Lunar New Year celebrations would offer opportunities for people to experience warm friendships and to show care. Previous 1 … 42 43 44 … 446 Next