world news CoronavirusNewsWorld News Fauci to Jesuit high school graduates: ‘We will get through this’ Carol ZimmermannMay 15, 20205 min read Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is used to addressing the country about steps to contain the coronavirus, but in mid-May he spoke directly to graduates of the nation’s 60 Jesuit high schools with words of encouragement and congratulations. NewsWorld News Pope Benedict: St. John Paul’s life marked by mercy, not moral rigidity Junno Arocho EstevesMay 15, 20205 min read The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God’s divine mercy for all men and women, retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter commemorating his predecessor’s birth. CoronavirusEnvironmentNewsWorld News CRS unveils hunger awareness campaign as pandemic hinders access to food Dennis SadowskiMay 15, 20205 min read As tens of millions more people are at risk of acute hunger because of the global coronavirus pandemic, Catholic Relief Services is embarking on a campaign to raise awareness, advocate and raise funds to head off the brewing crisis. NewsSportsWorld News Once he retires, NFL quarterback to coach at Catholic high school Catholic News ServiceMay 14, 20203 min read Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He’ll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football. NewsWorld News Nigerian bishop: Murdered seminarian had courage of a martyr Catholic News ServiceMay 14, 20204 min read A murdered Nigerian seminarian had the courage of a martyr, his bishop said after three men were arrested for murder and kidnapping. NewsWorld News National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year Catholic News ServiceMay 14, 20204 min read On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington — the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world — marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic Cindy WoodenMay 14, 20203 min read At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said. NewsWorld News Diplomat recalls friendship with Hungarian cardinal who’s up for sainthood Catholic News ServiceMay 14, 20206 min read Flood said having the opportunity to get to know the cardinal was deeply inspiring, and that his service as liaison officer was an was an honor and a privilege. EnvironmentFeatureNewsWorld News Laudato Si’ Week is May 16-24 Archdiocese of BaltimoreMay 13, 20201 min read To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the encyclical on the care for the environment, Laudato Si’, Pope Francis has invited Catholics to participate in a nine-day global campaign of prayer and action from May 16-24. The theme of the week is “everything is connected.” CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’ Cindy WoodenMay 12, 20203 min read The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among “the saints next door,” dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 489 490 491 … 514 Next