world news ChristmasFeatureNewsWorld News Maryland parish’s living Nativity offers reminder ‘the Lord still comes’ Mark ZimmermannDecember 27, 20237 min read The Nativity — the gift of Jesus to the world on Christmas — was brought to life in a poignant way Dec. 24 during a living Nativity outside St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring. ChristmasConflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News ‘Jesus, you take over,’ papal envoy cried out in Bethlehem amid wartime Christmas celebrations Paulina GuzikDecember 27, 20235 min read Christmas in Bethlehem was celebratory but not as festive as usual this year, given the outbreak of war in the Holy Land two-and-a-half months ago. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says Justin McLellanDecember 27, 20234 min read More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSaintsWorld News Molokai’s leprosy settlements — the ‘ohana’ of two Catholic saints — faces historic transition Naomi KloudaDecember 26, 20238 min read One of the last remaining leprosy settlements in the U.S., on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, testifies to St. Damien’s care as eight remaining patient-residents live out their lives. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Catholic experts say rule to let franchise employees join unions would be major labor advance Kimberly HeatheringtonDecember 26, 20237 min read If a new federal labor ruling goes into effect in late February, millions of franchise employees and contractors will find it easier to form or join unions ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says Justin McLellanDecember 24, 20234 min read More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said. Disaster ReliefFeatureNewsWorld News Woman says rosary made of tornado debris is ‘beautiful because God loves broken things’ Elizabeth Wong BarnsteadDecember 24, 20235 min read With the encouragement and support of her pastor, Father Michael Stalla, Cassandra Falcone delved into the world of rosary-making. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Legendary Irish Catholic singer reflects on role of faith in music Michael R. HeinleinDecember 23, 20237 min read The singer’s Catholic culture is often evident on his social media, and Daniel O’Donnell regularly lends his musical talents at his parish, where he often sings in the choir when he’s not on the road. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Welcome Jesus into the manger of your heart, papal preacher says Cindy WoodenDecember 22, 20232 min read The first step toward keeping Christ in Christmas is for Christians to make room for him in their hearts, the preacher of the papal household told Pope Francis and top Vatican officials. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Catholic leaders say church must vocally advocate for migrants amid increasing hostility Kate ScanlonDecember 22, 20235 min read Amid increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment, the Catholic Church must remain vocal in its ministry to and advocacy for migrants, Catholic leaders said at a Dec. 21 panel. Previous 1 … 436 437 438 … 819 Next