world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Angels or aliens? Some researchers say Vatican archives hold UFO secrets Robert DuncanJune 15, 20247 min read A group of scientists and researchers are seeking access to the Vatican Apostolic Archives to uncover information about UFOs and the paranormal, believing there may be traces amid the 50 miles of shelves holding everything from handwritten papal notes to presidential missives. BishopsNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Bishops OK Indigenous ministry pastoral plan; healing, mission, reconciliation among its aims Gina ChristianJune 15, 20247 min read The U.S. Catholic bishops have approved a new pastoral plan for Indigenous Catholics, almost half a century since the last such document. BishopsFeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News New NCEA chair Archbishop Hartmayer has long history in education: Here are five things to know Gretchen R. CroweJune 14, 20245 min read Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta was elected June 4 to a three-year term as the chair of the board of the National Catholic Educational Association. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News World needs urgent political action to guide AI, pope tells G7 Carol GlatzJune 14, 20245 min read Political leaders have a responsibility to create the conditions necessary for artificial intelligence to be at the service of humanity and to help mitigate its risks, Pope Francis told world leaders. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican Justin McLellanJune 14, 20244 min read As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.” BishopsEucharistNewsWorld News Eucharist remains ‘place of encounter’ where Christ transforms wounded church, nuncio says Gina ChristianJune 14, 20248 min read At their annual spring meeting, the U.S. Catholic bishops were exhorted to focus on the Eucharist as the “place of encounter” where the wounded yet victorious Christ meets and transforms his church. BishopsFeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Bishops’ spring meeting opens with focus on anti-poverty arm, Eucharistic revival, mental health Peter Jesserer SmithJune 14, 20248 min read The first day of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ public meetings during their spring assembly June 12-14 began with a closed door session on the future of its anti-poverty initiative and closed with a lively open discussion surrounding its ongoing campaign to address the mental health crisis. BishopsHealth CareNewsWorld News U.S. bishops’ mental health campaign gaining ‘a lot of traction’ amid national crisis Gina ChristianJune 14, 20246 min read The launch of a mental health initiative by the U.S. bishops last year has “received a lot of traction,” according to one of its leaders. EucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Amid seaside blessing, Rocky Mountains crossing, shrine stops, pilgrimage’s ‘highlight is always the people’ Maria WieringJune 14, 202410 min read As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage enters its fourth week with a continuous string of large-scale events on each of its four routes, its perpetual pilgrims continue to notice God at work in simple, unexpected encounters. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News Virginia bishop removes pastor over handling of abuse allegations against parishioner Gina ChristianJune 14, 20243 min read A Virginia pastor has been removed from his parish following concerns over his handling of abuse allegations against a parishioner who was also a school parent. Previous 1 … 44 45 46 … 517 Next