world news NewsWorld News Priest resigns Pontifical Mission Societies USA post after claim of misconduct ‘with adult’ substantiated John LavenburgFebruary 14, 20245 min read Monsignor Kieran Harrington, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese, has resigned from his post as the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States after an allegation against him of “inappropriate conduct with an adult” was substantiated, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced. Disaster ReliefFeatureNewsWorld News Caritas Chile, CRS join forces to provide humanitarian aid amid emergency in south-central Chile Marietha Góngora V.February 14, 20244 min read Soon after the aerial images recorded the devastation caused by wildfires in the province of Valparaíso and other regions of south-central Chile since Feb. 2, local authorities and international agencies have multiplied their efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the communities where fatalities, missing persons and material losses increase with each passing day. FeatureLentNewsWorld News Rice Bowl provides ‘life-changing hope’ and a ‘way to draw closer to Jesus,’ says archbishop Gina ChristianFebruary 13, 20245 min read An annual Lenten collection taken up by Catholics across the U.S. provides “life-changing hope,” said Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, chair of the board of Catholic Relief Services. FeatureLentNewsSportsWorld News Chiefs won, but Jesus takes first place in Ash Wednesday victory parade, says Kansas City bishop Gina ChristianFebruary 13, 20243 min read Kansas City Chiefs fans are looking forward to a Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 14 — but for Catholics, who mark Ash Wednesday that same day, “first place always goes to the Lord Jesus and what he’s done,” said Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo. FeatureLentNewsSaintsWorld News Catholic experts share tips for navigating Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day Katie YoderFebruary 13, 20247 min read Catholic couples and liturgical experts are advising how to observe Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the Latin Church’s penitential season of Lent leading up to Easter — which falls on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, this year. FeatureNewsWorld News Pope accepts resignation of Maine bishop, names St. Mary’s Seminary grad as successor OSV NewsFebruary 13, 20244 min read Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine, and appointed as his successor Father James T. Ruggieri, a pastor in the Diocese of Providence, R.I. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Creative power must be used responsibly, pope tells academy Carol GlatzFebruary 13, 20245 min read Scientific and technological abilities, which are the product of human creativity, are accelerating at such a rapid pace that people must decide how to use their creativity responsibly, Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks artisans to show real value of things and people Cindy WoodenFebruary 12, 20243 min read Artisans teach the world that every material thing contains beauty, and that work gives people a little share in the creative action of God, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Once hostile, Argentine president brings Pope Francis his favorite sweets Justin McLellanFebruary 12, 20244 min read Months after throwing verbal jabs at Pope Francis along the campaign train, Argentine President Javier Milei brought smiles and cookies to the Vatican for his highly anticipated meeting with the pope Feb. 12. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Prayer can change people’s hearts, pope says at canonization Mass Carol GlatzFebruary 12, 20245 min read St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself completely to helping others experience God’s closeness and compassion, Pope Francis said after he declared the 18th-century consecrated laywoman a saint. Previous 1 … 51 52 53 … 458 Next