world news Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Celebrating gifts while focused on goal Cindy WoodenJanuary 14, 20245 min read The praying, walking and working will be highlighted Jan. 18-25 as Christians around the world celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. FeatureNewsWorld NewsYoung Adult Ministry Parish embraces the 3 P’s of young adult evangelization: ‘Prayer, Penance and Pub’ Kimberly HeatheringtonJanuary 13, 20247 min read St. Charles Borromeo’s “P3” event attendees are offered eucharistic adoration, confession, a meditation from a priest and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament — the evening’s “prayer” and “penance” — followed by fellowship and community (“pub” time with beer and wine). FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News Aiming to live and work better in 2024? Look to monks Maria WieringJanuary 13, 202410 min read In the world of time management, monasticism has been touted as a source of tools for achieving a desired lifestyle. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Catholic aid agency’s staff remain in Yemen amid coalition strikes Gina ChristianJanuary 12, 20244 min read Staff from Caritas Poland will remain in Yemen following U.S. and U.K.-led strikes on Houthi rebels, mission head Radoslaw Sterna told OSV News. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Argentine President Milei to visit Pope Francis David AgrenJanuary 12, 20243 min read Javier Milei, who disparaged the pope while campaigning for president, is expected to travel to the Vatican next month, according to Argentine media, marking the first meeting between the Argentine leader and Pope Francis since Milei’s surprise election victory. FeatureNewsWar in UkraineWorld News Ukrainian church leaders say Moscow’s Orthodox Church encourages ‘genocide’ of Ukrainians Lilia Kovalyk-VasiutaJanuary 12, 20245 min read Representatives of Christian churches in Ukraine strongly condemned the ideology of the “Russian world” (“Russkiy mir”) — as a “chauvinistic doctrine” that “denies the right of the Ukrainian nation to self-determination” and “sovereign development.” FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life Cindy WoodenJanuary 12, 20243 min read Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on the possibility of blessing gay couples shows that deeper reflection is still needed. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Renew the world with creativity, bold dreams, pope tells young people Carol GlatzJanuary 12, 20243 min read Young people are meant to be “levers” that renew established systems, not “gears” to keep the old ways grinding, Pope Francis told a group of young professionals. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Citing bronchitis, pope cuts speech short: ‘I can’t speak well’ Justin McLellanJanuary 12, 20243 min read Pope Francis declined to read his prepared remarks during an audience with Catholic communicators from France, saying he has bronchitis and “can’t speak well.” FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Northern Ireland parents strongly reject idea of teaching about access to abortion in schools Michael KellyJanuary 12, 20243 min read Almost three out of four people who responded to a public consultation have rejected a proposal by the British government that would require schools in Northern Ireland, including Catholic schools, to teach students how to access an abortion. Previous 1 … 443 444 445 … 835 Next