world news CoronavirusNewsSupreme CourtWorld News Supreme Court rejects appeals to lift restrictions on congregation size Carol ZimmermannJune 1, 20205 min read A divided Supreme Court May 29 chose not to intervene in an emergency appeal by a church in Southern California to lift COVID-19 restrictions that limit congregation sizes. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, pope says on Pentecost Junno Arocho EstevesMay 31, 20205 min read Just as the apostles were united once they received the Holy Spirit, the church is united by that same spirit and not by keeping company just with those who agree on a certain interpretation of Christian teaching, Pope Francis said on Pentecost. NewsWorld News Louisville cathedral damaged as protests over Floyd death turn violent Catholic News ServiceMay 31, 20206 min read Windows of the Cathedral of the Assumption and its offices facing South Fifth Street in downtown Louisville were covered with plywood as a precaution May 30 after a second day of peaceful protests turned to violence and vandalism overnight. NewsSocial JusticeWorld News Bishops ‘sickened’ by Floyd’s death, say racism ‘real and present danger’ Julie AsherMay 30, 20208 min read The U.S. Catholic bishops said May 29 they “are broken-hearted, sickened and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes.” NewsSocial JusticeWorld News Racism ‘at heart’ of man’s death at hands of police, says Pax Christi USA Julie AsherMay 29, 20206 min read The racism “at the heart” of the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis “penetrates every aspect of life in the United States” and seeds “the terror that threatens communities of color and disfigures all our humanity,” Pax Christi USA said May 28. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Faith leaders call for ‘Day of Mourning and Lament’ for victims of virus Catholic News ServiceMay 28, 20203 min read The Leadership Conference of Women Religious said May 27 it will join a group of over 100 national faith leaders — from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions — who have called for a National Day of Mourning and Lament June 1 for those who have died from COVID-19. NewsWorld News Archbishop Hebda, Archbishop Lori express sadness over death of George Floyd Maria WieringMay 28, 20206 min read “The sadness and pain are intense,” Archbishop Hebda said of the circumstances surrounding the May 25 death of George Floyd. Movie & Television ReviewsWorld News Just what is the truth about Norma McCorvey? John MulderigMay 27, 20204 min read While McCorvey’s real outlook and motivation remain elusive, two things can be said with certainty: first, that she was a complicated person and second, that everyone interviewed for filmmaker Nick Sweeney’s profile of McCorvey has an agenda of his or her own. Baltimore BasilicaKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder Cindy WoodenMay 27, 20204 min read Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsWorld News Search for Christian unity is making progress, pope says Cindy WoodenMay 26, 20203 min read Marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares “the healthy impatience” of those who think more can and should be done, but he also insisted that Christians must be grateful for the progress made. Previous 1 … 487 488 489 … 514 Next