world news Movie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Movie Review: ‘I Am Patrick’ Sister Hosea RupprechtMarch 11, 20205 min read The reasons the church continues to honor the Apostle of Ireland more than 1,500 years after his death shine forth in the film “I Am Patrick” (CBN), a docudrama screening in theaters for two nights only, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — and March 18. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic Carol GlatzMarch 10, 20203 min read Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe. CoronavirusNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3 Carol GlatzMarch 10, 20204 min read In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3. CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Vatican closes museums, beefs up measures to stop virus spread Carol GlatzMarch 9, 20204 min read The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. 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. Previous 1 … 522 523 524 … 538 Next