world news EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal Parolin to read pope’s address to climate conference in Dubai Carol GlatzDecember 1, 20233 min read Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will deliver Pope Francis’ speech to the U.N. climate conference, COP28, and will help inaugurate a faith pavilion after the pope canceled his trip due to health concerns. NewsObituariesWorld News Henry Kissinger, famed diplomat who shaped U.S. foreign policy and met popes, dies at 100 Kate ScanlonDecember 1, 20235 min read Henry Kissinger, a former secretary of state who shaped U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Nov. 29 at his Connecticut home, his consulting firm announced. He was 100. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News WYD in Lisbon showed ‘universal dimensions of God’s heart,’ pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 1, 20232 min read Although he had an aide read his prepared talk to the people who had organized World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis had a few memories and questions he wanted to share himself. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsUncategorizedWorld News Women break stereotypes to encourage interreligious dialogue in violence-torn Nigeria Valentine BenjaminDecember 1, 20236 min read While religion was not originally an issue linked to conflicts in the country, deeply rooted religious hostility has in recent decades created a divide between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. AdventFeatureNewsWorld News Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence Katie YoderDecember 1, 20236 min read Advent marks the beginning of the church’s liturgical year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The name “Advent” hints at its meaning: It comes from the Latin word “advenire,” which translates to “to come to” or “to arrive.” The season begins Dec. 3 this year. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Loving service is best evangelization, pope tells Franciscans Cindy WoodenNovember 30, 20232 min read Embracing poverty and modeling a fraternity that accepts everyone as a brother or sister, members of Franciscan orders are called to go out into the world and witness how the Gospel truly is good news for everyone and for the planet, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope says he has serious bronchial infection Catholic News ServiceNovember 30, 20232 min read At the brief meeting with participants in a seminar on the ethics of health care management, the pope said he was suffering from a “bronchial condition. Thank God it was not pneumonia,” but he said it was a very serious bronchial infection. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks theologians to help ‘de-masculinize’ the church Cindy WoodenNovember 30, 20234 min read Asking pardon for speaking plainly, Pope Francis told members of the International Theological Commission that “one of the great sins we have had is ‘masculinizing’ the church,” which also can be seen by the fact that only five of the commission members are women. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News A decade later, Pope Francis’ ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ continues to resonate Maria WieringNovember 30, 20236 min read Released 10 years ago Nov. 24, the document’s message is as relevant as ever, several theologians and evangelization experts told OSV News. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Texas Supreme Court considers request for clarity on exemptions to abortion ban Kate ScanlonNovember 29, 20233 min read The Texas Supreme Court Nov. 28 heard arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion ban after a group of women alleged that the law forced them to continue pregnancies despite grave risks to their health. Previous 1 … 88 89 90 … 458 Next