world news CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Face masks deemed expression of faith that deepens safety precaution Chaz MuthOctober 6, 20205 min read The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly advise the wearing of face masks to prevent the coronavirus transmission. FeatureFratelli TuttiNewsVaticanWorld News Georgetown panelist: Encyclical offers ‘alternative way of looking at life’ Mark PattisonOctober 6, 20206 min read Pope Francis wants Catholics to determine “where our real loyalty is, where our commitment is, where we are in relation to the throwaway people,” said Franciscan Sister Nancy Schreck FeatureFratelli TuttiNewsRespect LifeSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News Catholic activists applaud encyclical’s stance against death penalty Carol ZimmermannOctober 6, 20204 min read Pope Francis tackled several issues in his new encyclical, but the section devoted to ending capital punishment was particularly cheered by U.S. Catholics who oppose the death penalty. FeatureNewsWorld News Bishops say ‘Rosary for America’ Oct. 7 imperative for a country in crisis Pablo KayOctober 5, 20206 min read Invoking Mary’s intercession for the U.S. together as Catholics is imperative for a country beset by multiple crises, said bishops participating a virtual “Rosary for America” Oct. 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. FeatureFratelli TuttiNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls for politics to rediscover its vocation to work for common good Cindy WoodenOctober 5, 20204 min read People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis also is concerned about the debasement of what church teaching has described as a “lofty vocation.” FeatureFratelli TuttiNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical Cindy WoodenOctober 4, 20209 min read Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis wrote. CoronavirusFeatureNewsWorld News Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus Carol ZimmermannOctober 2, 20203 min read Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for the coronavirus. 2020 ElectionFeatureNewsWorld News Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees for 75th year; this time dais is virtual Catholic News ServiceOctober 2, 20206 min read The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser of the 75th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Oct. 1, livestreamed from the Manhattan residence of New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan due to COVID-19. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope tells new Swiss Guards that Christ stands beside them at all times Carol GlatzOctober 2, 20202 min read Meeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis assured them that God always stands by their side, offering them comfort and consolation. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration Junno Arocho EstevesOctober 1, 20203 min read The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi. Previous 1 … 739 740 741 … 785 Next