world news CoronavirusNewsWorld News New hymn composed for time of pandemic expresses hope, trust in God Laura IeraciApril 22, 20204 min read Father Joncas, well-known for the hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” said his new composition, “Shelter Me,” is a paraphrase of the well-known Psalm 23. EnvironmentNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, care, pope says on Earth Day Carol GlatzApril 22, 20205 min read Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day Cindy WoodenApril 21, 20202 min read Pope Francis has agreed with a recommendation by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life to postpone by one year the next gatherings of the World Meeting of Families and World Youth Day. CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Now is time to build new world without inequality, injustice, pope says Carol GlatzApril 19, 20206 min read As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a risk it will be struck by an even worse virus — that of selfish indifference, Pope Francis said. NewsUncategorizedWorld News Advocates call attention to pandemic’s wrath on ‘essential’ farmworkers Rhina GuidosApril 18, 20208 min read Even though they’re considered essential workers, a looming threat some farmworkers are facing are efforts to lower their salaries at this critical time. NewsWorld News Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says Catholic News ServiceApril 16, 20203 min read Retired Pope Benedict XVI “is well,” although the coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean he will receive no visitors April 16, his 93rd birthday. NewsWorld News Paris archbishop welcomes Macron’s renewed pledge to rebuild Notre Dame Catholic News ServiceApril 15, 20203 min read Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris welcomed a renewed pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral. CoronavirusJournalismNewsWorld News Talk of aid for journalism includes religious news outlets Dennis SadowskiApril 15, 20206 min read Local journalism outlets, including diocesan newspapers, are being touted as vital information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic worthy of being included in a new round of federal emergency aid. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Court to hear Little Sisters, Catholic school cases by teleconference Carol ZimmermannApril 14, 20203 min read For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court announced April 13 it will conduct 10 oral arguments by teleconference in May. Among the arguments it will hear are cases involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and California Catholic schools. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Cardinal Dolan: ‘Our faith needs to kick in’ amid pandemic crisis Mark PattisonApril 13, 20203 min read Appearing on the CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes,” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said faith is key, even as people are in isolation from others as a result of the stay-at-home orders imposed to slow a worsening of the coronavirus pandemic. Previous 1 … 439 440 441 … 460 Next