world news Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Carpenters hail end of Notre Dame roof reconstruction; rector calls it ‘a work of Joseph and Jesus’ Caroline de SuryJanuary 16, 20245 min read In a historic year for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which the French capital and the whole world will see reopen Dec. 8, milestones will be reported on regularly, but this one made Parisians shed a tear or two: Reconstruction of the roof structure is now completed. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts Cindy WoodenJanuary 16, 20243 min read Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis issued two documents Jan. 16. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Biblical study should have pastoral impact, pope tells Jerusalem students Cindy WoodenJanuary 16, 20243 min read For Catholics, studying Scripture and archaeology in the land of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection must be more than a scholarly exercise, Pope Francis said; it should have the pastoral dimension of helping others know and live the Gospel. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News Trump wins Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges out Haley for second Kate ScanlonJanuary 16, 20244 min read Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses Jan. 15, according to multiple projections, marking his first electoral victory in a contest he has led in polling. FeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsRespect LifeWorld News Life Fest’s second year focuses on building a culture of life through love Lauretta BrownJanuary 16, 20244 min read Just ahead of the 51st March for Life in Washington, the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus are hosting their second Life Fest with a focus on solidarity with mothers in need and commissioning a new generation committed to the cause of defending the dignity of all human life with love. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Like Rev. King, God’s disciples are called to work to transform world, says cardinal Aida BustosJanuary 15, 20243 min read Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego called on all disciples of God to work to transform the world, particularly on the social justice front, just like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had once done. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News At Mass marking Rev. King’s legacy, cardinal highlights the witness of children Joann StevensJanuary 15, 20247 min read Just like the “unnamed and countless toddlers” Herod ordered killed “to make sure that the Child Jesus would never reach maturity,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said Jan. 13, “innocent children killed in the quest for inclusive, social justice have also paid the ultimate price for freedoms enjoyed by Americans today.” Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsWorld News Christians’ testimony in Gaza a ‘true miracle’ amid nonstop war, says Holy Land guardian Michael KellyJanuary 15, 20246 min read As the world marked 100 days since the Hamas militants attacks that unleashed hell in the Holy Land, images of the children from Holy Family Parish — the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip — dressed in white albs to receive the sacrament were a stark and welcome contrast in a land that has had little reason to smile since Oct. 7. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope fields questions from Rome clergy, including about blessings Cindy WoodenJanuary 15, 20242 min read Responding to questions from priests and deacons ministering in the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis said the possibility of blessing gay couples regards “people, not organizations” or their agendas. NewsWorld News After Taiwan elections, missionary hopes politicians are ‘realistic, practical’ Barb FrazeJanuary 15, 20245 min read Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te, known as William Lai, who opposes Chinese control of Taiwan, won the island democracy’s Jan. 13 presidential election, widely watched for its international implications. Previous 1 … 47 48 49 … 441 Next