world news FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod Cindy WoodenMarch 9, 20203 min read Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: “For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission.” CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City Junno Arocho EstevesMarch 6, 20202 min read The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily after a person tested positive for the coronavirus, the Vatican announced. NewsWorld News English Catholics to rededicate nation as ‘Mary’s Dowry’ Simon CaldwellMarch 5, 20203 min read Catholics are preparing for the historic rededication of England as “Mary’s Dowry” in the hope that it will spur the re-evangelization of their country. NewsWorld News Chief Justice Roberts responds to Sen. Schumer’s remarks at court rally Carol ZimmermannMarch 5, 20204 min read Chief Justice John Roberts, accustomed to writing in-depth opinions on court cases, penned a rare statement March 4 denouncing remarks made earlier that day by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, at a rally outside the Supreme Court. CoronavirusNewsWorld News Bethlehem holy sites to be closed after COVID-19 reported at hotel Judith SudilovksyMarch 5, 20203 min read The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem urged its faithful to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health, following its order March 5 to close all schools, universities, mosques and churches, including the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s field. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News A divided court examines Louisiana abortion restrictions Carol ZimmermannMarch 4, 20205 min read In oral arguments March 4, the Supreme Court justices expressed mixed views about a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital and if the abortion providers have the legal standing to challenge the state law on behalf of their patients. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions Bronwen DachsMarch 4, 20206 min read Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope has been diagnosed with cold; symptoms unrelated to other illness Carol GlatzMarch 4, 20202 min read Pope Francis has a common cold and has no symptoms that could be attributed to another illness, the Vatican said. NewsWorld News Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny Dennis SadowskiMarch 2, 202011 min read Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote, a political action group with no ties to the Catholic Church, has written repeatedly about how his organization has used “the latest technology to find Catholics, connect with them, register them to vote and then get them to the polls.” NewsObituariesWorld News Father Ernesto Cardenal, poet and revolutionary, dies in Nicaragua David AgrenMarch 2, 20204 min read Father Ernesto Cardenal, the Nicaraguan poet and revolutionary whose political work earned him a public admonishment from St. John Paul II, died March 1 in the Nicaraguan capital of Managua. He was 95. Previous 1 … 501 502 503 … 517 Next