world news FeatureNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Fired EWTN host: ‘I will never, ever, ever have regrets’ talking about race Mark PattisonJanuary 4, 20215 min read Gloria Purvis, who was told after the Dec. 30 broadcast of the EWTN radio show “Morning Glory” that the show was canceled effective immediately, said she has no regrets using the show to discuss racial matters following the police killing of George Floyd last May. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope to skip Dec. 31, Jan. 1 liturgies due to sciatica, Vatican says Junno Arocho EstevesDecember 31, 20202 min read Pope Francis will not preside over the traditional end-of-the-year prayer service nor the New Year’s Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica due to “painful sciatica,” the Vatican said. FeatureNewsReligious FreedomSupreme CourtU.S. CongressWorld News Critical religious liberty disputes expected for 2021 Tom TracyDecember 31, 20208 min read History may show that religious liberties under the Donald Trump administration enjoyed an elevated level of support not seen perhaps since the administration of President George W. Bush. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Catholic advocates against death penalty urge clemency for woman on federal death row Carol ZimmermannDecember 30, 20205 min read The execution date of Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, is currently undecided. In late December a federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled her execution while there had already been a stay in effect, granted because one of her attorneys tested positive for the coronavirus. NewsWorld News Argentina legalizes abortion during first 14 weeks of pregnancy David AgrenDecember 30, 20204 min read Argentina has legalized abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, despite strong Catholic opposition and polls showing deep divisions on the issue. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Church bells to ring Dec. 30 in honor of 336,000 lives lost to COVID-19 Catholic News ServiceDecember 29, 20202 min read Churches will ring bells at noon Dec. 30, to remember and honor the more than 336,000 people who have died in the United States from COVID-19. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican calls for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution Junno Arocho EstevesDecember 29, 20206 min read The Vatican’s coronavirus commission and the Pontifical Academy for Life issued a joint statement calling for a coordinated international effort to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News ‘Ad Patris domvm’: Famed Carmelite Latinist dies at 81 Cindy WoodenDecember 28, 20205 min read Discalced Carmelite Father Reginald Foster — a world-renowned teacher of Latin, former longtime Vatican Latinist and colorful character who intrigued journalists — died in Milwaukee Dec. 25 at the age of 81. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsParentingVaticanWorld News Pope announces yearlong reflection on family, ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Junno Arocho EstevesDecember 28, 20204 min read As the fifth anniversary of his apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” approaches, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church will dedicate more than a year to focusing on the family and conjugal love. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all Cindy WoodenDecember 25, 20205 min read On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more. Previous 1 … 483 484 485 … 545 Next