world news Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News Will AI serve or replace Hollywood’s human writers on strike for better wages? Kimberly HeatheringtonMay 17, 20237 min read Among the 11,500 members’ demands to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, is that any forthcoming contract agreement should “regulate use of material produced using artificial intelligence or similar technologies.” FeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News ‘Bless those who walk the blue line,’ bishop prays as nation honors police Gina ChristianMay 16, 20233 min read As the U.S. marks National Police Week, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., has issued a statement honoring law enforcement officers, both living and dead. FeatureNewsWorld News New report says Germany’s Catholic Church faces major decline in membership, revenue Jonathan LuxmooreMay 16, 20236 min read Germany’s Catholic Church will be forced to give up a third of its properties in the face of dwindling membership and revenue, according to a new report, with many buildings facing demolition unless converted to other uses. FeatureNewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News US Ukrainian Catholics greet Zelenskyy-Pope Francis meeting with elation, concern Gina ChristianMay 16, 20236 min read Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S. are hailing a surprise meeting between Pope Francis and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a mixture of elation and wariness. NewsVaticanWorld News Report: Pope Francis plans to ask embattled Knoxville, Tenn., bishop to resign Gina ChristianMay 16, 20233 min read Pope Francis plans to ask Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, to resign in response to a Vatican-ordered investigation of sexual abuse cover-up and financial mismanagement, according to a report by The Pillar. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News N.C. governor vetoes 12-week abortion ban, puts pressure on Legislature poised to override him Kate ScanlonMay 16, 20234 min read North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed a 12-week abortion ban in May, but the state’s Republican Legislature may have the votes necessary to override him provided every single lawmaker holds firm against the governor’s pressure campaign. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News St. Anselm College defends and criticizes controversial CNN town hall with Donald Trump Kate ScanlonMay 16, 20237 min read After facing criticism from the community for hosting a CNN town hall with former president and current GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, St. Anselm College defended its decision to host the May 10 event while stating it was “deeply troubled” by one portion. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope issues new ‘fundamental law’ for Vatican City State Cindy WoodenMay 15, 20233 min read Pope Francis updated the “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State,” opening the possibility that laypeople can be members of its governing commission and emphasizing that the independence of the city-state is essential for the mission of the Holy See. Catholic CharitiesFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Caritas elects new president, stressing local connections in aid Justin McLellanMay 15, 20235 min read Caritas Internationalis, the global Catholic charity network, elected Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo to be its new president following a Vatican-mandated overhaul of its leadership. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Holy Spirit defends, consoles those who call on his help, pope says Carol GlatzMay 15, 20232 min read The Holy Spirit “is not a passing guest who comes to pay us a courtesy visit. He is a companion for life, a stable presence” who “desires to dwell in our spirits,” Pope Francis said May 14. Previous 1 … 503 504 505 … 787 Next