world news CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Now is time to build new world without inequality, injustice, pope says Carol GlatzApril 19, 20206 min read As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a risk it will be struck by an even worse virus — that of selfish indifference, Pope Francis said. NewsUncategorizedWorld News Advocates call attention to pandemic’s wrath on ‘essential’ farmworkers Rhina GuidosApril 18, 20208 min read Even though they’re considered essential workers, a looming threat some farmworkers are facing are efforts to lower their salaries at this critical time. NewsWorld News Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says Catholic News ServiceApril 16, 20203 min read Retired Pope Benedict XVI “is well,” although the coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean he will receive no visitors April 16, his 93rd birthday. NewsWorld News Paris archbishop welcomes Macron’s renewed pledge to rebuild Notre Dame Catholic News ServiceApril 15, 20203 min read Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris welcomed a renewed pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral. CoronavirusJournalismNewsWorld News Talk of aid for journalism includes religious news outlets Dennis SadowskiApril 15, 20206 min read Local journalism outlets, including diocesan newspapers, are being touted as vital information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic worthy of being included in a new round of federal emergency aid. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Court to hear Little Sisters, Catholic school cases by teleconference Carol ZimmermannApril 14, 20203 min read For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court announced April 13 it will conduct 10 oral arguments by teleconference in May. Among the arguments it will hear are cases involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and California Catholic schools. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Cardinal Dolan: ‘Our faith needs to kick in’ amid pandemic crisis Mark PattisonApril 13, 20203 min read Appearing on the CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes,” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said faith is key, even as people are in isolation from others as a result of the stay-at-home orders imposed to slow a worsening of the coronavirus pandemic. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says Cindy WoodenApril 11, 20205 min read In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Pope leads Way of the Cross in empty, torch-lit St. Peter’s Square Junno Arocho EstevesApril 10, 20204 min read For the first time in his papacy, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter’s Square rather than Rome’s Colosseum, where it has been held annually for more than five decades. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Gomez: On Good Friday, in pandemic, Jesus asks us to trust in Sacred Heart Julie AsherApril 10, 20204 min read Standing at the foot of the cross on Good Friday with Mary, we look upon her crucified Son, asking God, “Why did he have to die? Couldn’t there be some other way?” Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said in a homily April 10. Previous 1 … 496 497 498 … 517 Next