world news NewsWorld News Pope says revision of canon law section on crime, penalties is necessary Cindy WoodenFebruary 21, 20203 min read The 12-year process of updating the Code of Canon Law section dealing with crimes and penalties was necessary “to make it more organic and responsive to new situations and problems,” Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good Catholic News ServiceFebruary 21, 20204 min read A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience Carol GlatzFebruary 19, 20203 min read Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. NewsWorld News Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says Dennis SadowskiFebruary 19, 20202 min read Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. NewsWorld News Roar from congregation greets Philadelphia’s new shepherd at installation Matthew GambinoFebruary 19, 20206 min read “Never underestimate the power of the Spirit of God working in you, through you and despite you,” the new archbishop said. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel Carol GlatzFebruary 18, 20204 min read An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. CoronavirusNewsWorld News CRS health official keeps close eye on coronavirus Carol ZimmermannFebruary 17, 20205 min read Suzanne Van Hulle, the global public health expert for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, is paying particularly close attention to the spread of the virus, also called COVID-19, to ensure CRS staff members in Asia are safe. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 17, 20203 min read Pope Francis has decided the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in the fall of 2022, but he has not announced the theme for the gathering, the Vatican said. NewsWorld News At end of trip, New York cardinal recalls moments of faith, hope for Cuba Rhina GuidosFebruary 17, 20207 min read “We had the ability to see people, the homes and the baseball games on the side of the road,” Cardinal Dolan said in a Feb. 11 interview with Catholic News Service in Havana. FeatureNewsWorld News Pope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training Cindy WoodenFebruary 17, 20204 min read Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has decided that every priest preparing for service in the Vatican diplomatic corps must spend a year in ministry as a missionary. Previous 1 … 503 504 505 … 517 Next