world news FeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News Gunman attacks Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany; 7 reported dead, including gunman Junno Arocho EstevesMarch 10, 20234 min read Seven people, including an unborn baby, were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus asks that no one be excluded from his table, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 10, 20235 min read The Catholic Church is not selective: each one of its members is a sinner and part of the holy, faithful people of God, Pope Francis said in an interview marking his 10 years as pope. FeatureLentNewsWorld News Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations Gina ChristianMarch 10, 20235 min read With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope opens path for more women at Vatican, in church Carol GlatzMarch 9, 20236 min read At the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 8, International Women’s Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Pro-life leaders defend Texas abortion law facing new lawsuit Kate ScanlonMarch 9, 20233 min read Five women who said they were denied abortions under Texas law despite pregnancy complications filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban, while pro-life leaders defended the law, saying it already takes into account life-threatening situations. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Love Jerusalem, work for peace, pope tells interreligious group Cindy WoodenMarch 9, 20232 min read If Jews, Christians and Muslims truly recognize Jerusalem as a sacred city, their desire for the city to be at peace must come before any political claim on its territory, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Helping, welcoming others creates a culture of fraternity, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 9, 20233 min read Taking in and welcoming others must be done without expecting anything from them in return, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVocationsWorld News Trusted relationships with priests key to fostering vocations, study says Gina ChristianMarch 9, 20234 min read A new study cites trusted relationships with parish priests as a deciding factor in cultivating vocations and reducing the priest-to-parishioner ratio as essential for making such encounters possible. NewsRespect LifeWorld News New Mexico lawmakers approve bill blocking local jurisdictions from restricting abortion Kate ScanlonMarch 9, 20233 min read A bill that would ban local jurisdictions in New Mexico from restricting abortion was approved by state lawmakers March 7, as the state seeks to block such ordinances by some communities in rural parts of the state. FeatureJournalismNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 narrative engages in post-truth journalism, Catholic scholars warn Kate ScanlonMarch 9, 20234 min read Fox News host Tucker Carlson sparked bipartisan controversy on Capitol Hill after a March 6 package on his program “Tucker Carlson Tonight” depicted the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as “mostly peaceful chaos.” Catholic political observers called the package a false portrayal of the day’s events. Previous 1 … 572 573 574 … 825 Next