world news BishopsNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Parishes play ‘vital role’ in bringing Christ to the world, say bishops Gina ChristianNovember 21, 20236 min read Parishes play a “vital role” in bringing Christ’s transformative love to the world, said two U.S. bishops as a key document on social ministry marks its 30th year. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope sees threat of church in Germany moving away from Rome Carol GlatzNovember 21, 20233 min read Pope Francis expressed his concern about concrete initiatives individual dioceses and the Catholic Church in Germany as a whole are taking, including the establishment of a synodal council, which, he said, threaten to steer it away from the universal church. Crisis in UkraineEcumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsWorld News Remembering Soviet-era genocide of Ukraine, ecumenical service prays ‘hope’ overcomes ‘hatred’ Gina ChristianNovember 21, 20236 min read As hundreds gathered to commemorate a Soviet-era genocide against Ukrainians, “our hearts, our hope, our prayer” will conquer the hatred and violence that fuel war, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. NewsObituariesVocationsWorld News Religious sister killed in Pa. car accident en route to promote vocations Gina ChristianNovember 21, 20234 min read Sister Augustine Marie (Georganne) Molnar, 43, was killed Nov. 18 in a head-on automobile accident on Route 183 in Jefferson Township, according to the Berks County, Pa., coroner. FeatureNewsWorld News Haiti hospital attack shows ‘those most in need’ pay price of violence, says CRS rep Gina ChristianNovember 21, 20233 min read A recent attack on a hospital in Haiti underscores the desperate condition of that nation’s civilians, a Catholic Relief Services official told OSV News. FeatureNewsObituariesWorld News Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is remembered for life of service guided by faith Kate ScanlonNovember 20, 20235 min read Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away Nov. 19 at her home in Plains, Georgia, according to a statement from The Carter Center. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Acting to end abuse is ‘non-negotiable,’ pope says Cindy WoodenNovember 20, 20233 min read The Catholic Church and all its members must end silence about clerical sexual abuse and ensure cases are no longer covered up, Pope Francis said, adding it is “non-negotiable.” FeatureNewsSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News ‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity Catholic News ServiceNovember 20, 20234 min read The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by putting their God-given capacity for charity and love into action, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsWorld NewsYoung Adult Ministry ‘Fully alive’ NCYC youth challenged to celebrate mysteries of faith, science and self Natalie HoeferNovember 20, 20235 min read Archbishop Thompson spoke to the teens about this year’s NCYC theme “Fully Alive” in a prayer service at the beginning of the opening session — after the teens had settled down from a rousing concert by Christian rock band for KING + COUNTRY. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican aims to have a net-zero-emissions vehicle fleet by 2030 Carol GlatzNovember 20, 20232 min read As part of a plan to reduce its CO2 footprint, Vatican City State has launched a program to replace its existing vehicle fleet with electric vehicles. Previous 1 … 84 85 86 … 450 Next