world news FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News New York AG sues Red Rose Rescue over disruptive tactics at abortion clinics Kurt JensenJune 13, 20235 min read The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News U.S. archbishops, cardinal call for reparation and prayer to Sacred Heart amid ‘blasphemy’ Gina ChristianJune 13, 20234 min read Two archbishops and a cardinal are calling on Catholics in the U.S. to pray and make reparations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as a professional sports team plans to honor a group parodying women religious. FeatureNewsSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News On World Day of Poor, be poor like those you serve, pope says Justin McLellanJune 13, 20234 min read To recognize and address the poverty of others, Christians must become poor like the figure of Tobit from the Hebrew Bible, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation Kate ScanlonJune 13, 20233 min read A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll. EucharistFeatureJournalismNewsWorld News At Baltimore conference, Bishop Cozzens says magnifying ‘stories of encounter’ ignites hearts for Jesus, missionary action Maria WieringJune 13, 20236 min read Speaking at the Catholic Media Association’s June 6-9 annual gathering in Baltimore, Bishop Cozzens asked Catholic communications professionals to support the National Eucharistic Revival underway through their own witness, and by magnifying “stories of encounter.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope’s message of hope launched into space to orbit Earth Carol GlatzJune 13, 20235 min read Pope Francis’ message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Pew: Online worship still satisfying, but in-person worship now more popular Gina ChristianJune 13, 20234 min read A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Popes should retire only in ‘extreme cases,’ says ex-Vatican doctrine chief Justin McLellanJune 12, 20232 min read A papal resignation should occur only in “truly extreme cases” and must not “become the norm,” said the former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office. BishopsChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Bishops to Congress, faithful: Fight increasing online child exploitation OSV NewsJune 12, 20234 min read The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to join them in asking Congress to protect children online, both from viewing pornography and from becoming victims of child pornography and exploitation. BishopsEucharistFeatureNewsWorld News Processions’ public witness expresses National Eucharistic Revival’s evangelistic vision, as movement begins parish year Maria WieringJune 12, 20235 min read Launched as an initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops in June 2022, the National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year movement that aims to deepen Catholics’ love for Jesus through encountering him in the Eucharist. Previous 1 … 544 545 546 … 838 Next