world news FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod looks at Catholics’ shared mission, but also exclusion of women Cindy WoodenOctober 13, 20236 min read The life of women in the Catholic Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, the president of Latin America’s religious superiors told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Rhode Island Catholic editor recalls his visit last December to Gaza border area of incursion Rick SnizekOctober 13, 20237 min read Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the south. FeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Rep. Steve Scalise withdraws from House Speaker race after failure to secure votes OSV NewsOctober 13, 20233 min read House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew his name from consideration for Speaker of the House Oct. 12, a day after he received his party’s nomination. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod is “new Pentecost” that will renew the church, cardinal says Justin McLellanOctober 13, 20234 min read The synod on synodality is the “new Pentecost,” which will renew active participation of all Catholics in the life and mission of their church, a cardinal said. FeatureNewsWorld News Mass highlights what Catholics can do to support victims of domestic violence, recognize abuse Catherine BucklerOctober 13, 20238 min read The group Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Abuse organized a Mass Oct. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed every October. FeatureHealth CareNewsRespect LifeWorld News As FDA considers artificial wombs, ethicist recommends ‘courage and caution’ Katie YoderOctober 13, 20235 min read Catholics should approach the issue of artificial wombs with both courage and caution, an ethicist stressed after U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers met about the new technology. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Israeli families missing loved ones wait for proof of life; patriarch appeals for prayer, fasting Judith SudilovskyOctober 12, 20239 min read Bodies still remain strewn along roads and in communities as authorities go through the arduous and gruesome process of identifying so many bodies, some of which first responders have said were mutilated and burned beyond recognition. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace Cindy WoodenOctober 12, 20233 min read Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand led the assembly of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 12 by praying for peace between Israel and Palestine, throughout the Middle East and across the globe. NewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod elects members to oversee synthesis report Cindy WoodenOctober 12, 20232 min read With 364 members and dozens of special guests having the right to speak at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, accurately synthesizing the discussion will be a major undertaking. Conflict in the Middle EastEcumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News ‘War traumatizes everybody’ and ‘deep-seated peace’ needed, says Jesuit priest working in Jerusalem Gina ChristianOctober 12, 20236 min read Father John Paul, rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute spoke with OSV News Oct. 11, four days after Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip stormed into approximately 22 locations in Israel, gunning down civilians and taking some 100-150 hostages, including infants, the elderly and people with disabilities. Previous 1 … 548 549 550 … 895 Next
