world news BishopsFeatureNewsSynodalityU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2023World News U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore shows united front on mission but no clear synod action plan Peter Jesserer SmithNovember 17, 20238 min read For two days, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in plenary assembly in Baltimore advancing key issues related to liturgy, living out the faith, including in the public square, and retooling the conference to better serve the church’s mission. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Faithful should embrace silence, communication with God, pope says Carol GlatzNovember 17, 20233 min read Long moments of silence and listening to God’s Word are some of the many lessons contemplative women can give other Catholics, Pope Francis said. BishopsFeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News Synod at halftime: Bishop Rhoades on synodality and evangelization Peter Jesserer SmithNovember 17, 202311 min read Returning from the first session of the Synod on Synodality’s global, monthlong gathering in Rome, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., has already seen much the Catholic Church can profit from, especially at the local level for the sake of the church’s evangelization mission. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Nebraska abortion advocates launch effort to qualify for 2024 ballot measure Kate ScanlonNovember 17, 20234 min read The Nebraska Catholic Conference, Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance and other pro-life groups are criticizing a newly launched effort to put abortion protections on the ballot in their state in 2024. FeatureNewsSynodalityWorld News Polish archbishop urges pope to resist German church demands Jonathan LuxmooreNovember 16, 20236 min read The president of the Polish bishops’ conference has bitterly criticized demands for liberal change by the church in neighboring Germany and urged the pope not to allow them to dominate the Rome Synod on Synodality. EucharistFeatureNewsSocial JusticeVaticanWorld News Eucharistic adoration, charity, promoting justice are connected, pope says Cindy WoodenNovember 16, 20234 min read The daily rhythm of the life of a priest should resemble “ping pong” — praying on one’s knees before the tabernacle, helping those in need and returning to prayer, Pope Francis told a group of Latino priests from the United States. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News God’s call to each person to be holy benefits everyone, pope says Carol GlatzNovember 16, 20232 min read The holiness of individuals and families gives life to the entire Catholic community, Pope Francis said. BishopsFeatureNewsU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2023World News U.S. bishops move forward with Institute on the Catechism Katie YoderNovember 16, 20235 min read Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., provided an update on the newly launched Institute on the Catechism to the U.S. Catholic bishops Nov. 15 during their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore. FeatureHealth CareNewsU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2023World News Archbishop Gudziak: As bishops tackle mental health crisis, parishes can bring comfort through community Gina ChristianNovember 16, 20236 min read As the U.S. Catholic bishops begin to tackle the issue of mental health amid a national crisis, parishes can ease the pain of mental illness by “helping people to be together” in community and solidarity, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. BishopsFeatureNewsSynodalityU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2023World News USCCB president on his relationships with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pierre, the synod’s influence and Bishop Strickland’s status Michael R. HeinleinNovember 16, 202311 min read Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio is just beginning his second year of his three-year term as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Previous 1 … 86 87 88 … 450 Next