world news ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus’ humble birth a reminder of God’s love for humanity, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesDecember 22, 20213 min read The birth of the son of God in a humble stable, in the presence of both lowly shepherds and majestic Magi, is a “universal event that concerns all of humanity,” Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News ‘Stories of a Generation With Pope Francis,’ Dec. 25, Netflix Sister Hosea RupprechtDecember 22, 20213 min read Anyone who has followed the pontificate of Pope Francis will know that he consistently encourages the young to learn from their elders and to remember their roots. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Supreme Court sends Texas abortion case to federal appeals court Carol ZimmermannDecember 21, 20214 min read Less than a week after the Supreme Court ruled that the Texas abortion law could stay in place, the court sent back a lawsuit against the state’s abortion law to a federal appeals court, not to the District Court judge who had tried to block the law. BooksFeatureNewsWorld News Author hopes new book helps Catholics ‘achieve living portrait’ of Christ Mark ZimmermannDecember 21, 20214 min read The idea for veteran Catholic author Russell Shaw’s latest book actually originated about 30 years ago. FeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News New group offers advice, support for priests with role in Catholic schools Catholic News ServiceDecember 20, 20214 min read Catholic priests have a “critically important” role in Catholic schools and need a source of advice and support for that role, said Father Peter M. J. Stravinskas. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Eat, give gifts, be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus Carol GlatzDecember 20, 20215 min read Pope Francis asked people to celebrate a “real Christmas” by recognizing Jesus in their lives and cultivating peace in their hearts. FeatureNewsWorld News While coping with losses, tornado victims also are hopeful about rebuilding Robert Alan GloverDecember 20, 20216 min read They wait for more financial assistance. They wait for the grocers to stock more foodstuff essentials on their shelves. They wait for the insurance people to arrive — hopefully with a check. FeatureNewsWorld News Caritas appeals for aid after typhoon claims over 200 lives in Philippines Catholic News ServiceDecember 20, 20213 min read Super Typhoon Rai has claimed more than 200 lives since making landfall in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Philippine authorities said. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope to kids: Jesus loves you, wants you to love others Cindy WoodenDecember 20, 20213 min read At a rather formal meeting in the Apostolic Palace and a more relaxed one with balloons and silly hats in the Vatican audience hall, Pope Francis told children that Christmas is a sign of how much God loves them, and they are called to share that love. CommentaryFeatureNewsWorld News In the storm’s wake, our neighbors need us Greg ErlandsonDecember 20, 20214 min read Christmas this year is arriving amid shock and tears. The images of devastation wrought by at least 22 tornadoes slashing their way through Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois are etched in our national consciousness. Previous 1 … 482 483 484 … 611 Next