world news FeatureNewsWorld News Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam unveiled at basilica in Washington Mark PattisonJanuary 31, 20205 min read A mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was unveiled in Washington Jan. 26, in time for the 175th anniversary of the society’s establishment in the United States. FeatureHispanic MinistryNewsWorld News Catholic leaders disappointed by ruling limiting immigrant aid Carol ZimmermannJanuary 30, 20205 min read The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, known as CLINIC, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s Jan. 27 order allowing the Trump administration to go forward with a new rule meant to limit immigrants’ use of government benefit programs. NewsSaintsWorld News Panel assesses Dorothy Day’s impact on church and their own lives Mark PattisonJanuary 30, 20205 min read If you met Dorothy Day, you were changed, said panelists at a Jan. 27 discussion following an advance screening of a new documentary, “Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story,” which profiles the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. FeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Knights of Columbus unveils new initiation ceremony that will be public Catholic News ServiceJanuary 29, 20206 min read After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples. NewsWorld News Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires Catholic News ServiceJanuary 28, 20204 min read SYDNEY (CNS) — Three Sydney priests have swapped clericals for camouflage to join the 3,000 Australian Defence Force reservists providing support to firefighters and communities in the grip of the bushfire crisis. Father Kene Onwukwe, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mosman, and Father Andrew Feng, parish administrator of St. Christopher Parish, Holsworthy, are […] FeatureNewsWorld News Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times Catholic News ServiceJanuary 27, 20205 min read As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family. Local NewsNewsRespect LifeWorld News Trump tells March for Life attendees he welcomes their commitment to life Dennis SadowskiJanuary 24, 20206 min read President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect the life of unborn and born children. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 24, 20203 min read After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope that his Roman Catholic mother will be pleased with the visit. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Pope Francis ‘has our backs’ on pro-life cause, says archbishop Mark PattisonJanuary 24, 20204 min read Pope Francis “has our backs” in the pro-life cause, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, said to applause in his Jan. 23 homily at the opening Mass of the National Vigil for Life. NewsWorld News As Dutch parishes close, some Catholics just quit going to church Jonathan LuxmooreJanuary 24, 20206 min read A Dutch Catholic newspaper warned churches will continue to close in the Netherlands, where half of all Catholic parishes have already been dissolved amid plummeting church participation. Previous 1 … 828 829 830 … 838 Next