world news NewsVaticanWorld News Live authentically with prayer, letting go of the unnecessary, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 11, 20253 min read The secret to living an authentic life is praying to understand what is truly beneficial according to God’s plan and letting go of the superfluous, Pope Leo XIV said. NewsWorld News Church leaders call for immediate ceasefire after drone kills over 100 civilians—including 63 children—in Sudan Fredrick NzwiliDecember 10, 20255 min read A Catholic bishop in South Sudan appealed for peace, respect of human life and the protection of civilians in Sudan, as the town of Kalogi, South Kordofan region, reeled from the deaths of over 100 people killed in drone strikes. FeatureNewsRacial JusticeVaticanWorld News Indigenous artifacts from Vatican welcomed home to Canada in Montreal ceremony Peter StocklandDecember 10, 20258 min read Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Vancouver, British Columbia, said the 62 Indigenous cultural items received from the Vatican mark “a gift freely given” and an important step in rebuilding trust between the Catholic Church and Indigenous peoples. Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News NY archdiocese to negotiate settlements in abuse claims, will raise $300 million to fund them Simone OrendainDecember 10, 20253 min read Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan announced Dec. 8 that the Archdiocese of New York would be entering into mediation and taking steps to raise more than $300 million for sexual abuse settlements. FeatureNewsReligious FreedomWorld News From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom Paulina GuzikDecember 9, 202511 min read As 2025 draws to a close, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world remains dire — and in many places, deeply forgotten. FeatureNewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Dialogue, diplomacy can lead to just, lasting peace in Ukraine, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 9, 20255 min read Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the importance of dialogue and his hopes for a just and lasting peace in the region. ChristmasConflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return Judith SudilovskyDecember 8, 20255 min read Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting of a 65-feet Christmas tree at the edge of Manger Square Dec. 6 — for the first time since December 2022 and the start of Israel-Hamas war 10 months later. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope prays Mary will fill believers with hope, inspire them to serve Cindy WoodenDecember 8, 20254 min read Celebrating the feast of the Immaculate Conception as the Jubilee Year was ending, Pope Leo XIV prayed that “Jubilee hope” would “blossom in Rome and in every corner of the earth,” bringing with it reconciliation, nonviolence and peace. NewsVaticanWorld News Advent call is to cooperate in building a kingdom of peace, pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 8, 20254 min read Preparing the way of the Lord means taking concrete steps to help usher in God’s kingdom of peace, Pope Leo XIV said on his first Advent Sunday back at the Vatican after his trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Arts & CultureFeatureVaticanWorld News Come all ye faithful: Christmas carols sing of God’s love, pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 8, 20253 min read VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the deepest movements of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said after listening, clapping and singing along at the Vatican Christmas concert with the poor. “As the melodies touched our hearts, we felt the inestimable value of music: not a luxury for the […] Previous 1 … 66 67 68 … 853 Next
