world news FeatureNewsSchoolsWorld News Catholic teacher who refused to teach gender ideology could be banned from classroom for life Simon CaldwellOctober 17, 20234 min read A Catholic teacher in England could be banned from the classroom for life after refusing to teach “extreme” gender ideology to students. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Global days focus on food insecurity, poverty; bishop says Ethiopians are dying of hunger Frederick NzwiliOctober 17, 20236 min read The world observed International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated this year under the theme: “Putting dignity in practice for all.” EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Water is a precious, finite resource to be protected, shared, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 17, 20233 min read Water must be safeguarded and managed in a “wise, careful and sustainable way, so that everyone can enjoy it,” Pope Francis said. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Illinois man who killed Palestinian boy, wounded mother is Catholic parishioner Gina ChristianOctober 17, 20233 min read An Illinois man accused of murdering a Palestinian boy and stabbing his mother because they were Muslim is a member of a local Catholic parish. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls Gaza parish staff as bombing continues Cindy WoodenOctober 17, 20232 min read Huddled in a stairwell at the Catholic parish and school in Gaza, Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh, another sister and Father Youssef Asaad filmed themselves speaking to Pope Francis on the phone and begging for his continued prayers. CollegesFeatureNewsWorld News President of University of Notre Dame to step down at end of academic year Gina ChristianOctober 16, 20236 min read The longtime president of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana will step down at the end of the current academic year to return to teaching and ministry at the school. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod discussions include addressing pain church has caused people Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20235 min read The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity and listening, and on divine revelation itself, said Redemptorist Father Vimal Tirimanna, a leading moral theologian from Sri Lanka. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Church embraces, cares for those seeking ‘home,’ safety, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20232 min read The Catholic Church is open and maternal to everyone, especially migrants, seeking a home and safe harbor, Pope Francis said. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages Justin McLellanOctober 16, 20232 min read The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas. FeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News Synod secures texts after outsiders were given access Cindy WoodenOctober 16, 20232 min read Some confidential documents from the assembly of the Synod of Bishops were accessible online to anyone who had the address before synod officials restored the need for a username and password, said Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. Previous 1 … 490 491 492 … 839 Next