world news FeatureNewsOlympicsSportsWorld News Olympic gold medal pair skater Danny O’Shea on the importance of his Catholic faith and education Gina ChristianApril 11, 20265 min read When reflecting on his journey to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Danny O’Shea credits not just his years of training, but his values and faith that were instilled in him through his Catholic school education. America’s 250th anniversaryFeatureNewsSaintsWorld News ‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes Gina ChristianApril 11, 20266 min read As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, a California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News USCCB chairman calls on Trump to back peace, humanitarian aid for Lebanon after massive strikes Gina ChristianApril 10, 20265 min read A U.S. bishop is calling for peace and humanitarian aid to Lebanon, where the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has spread with devastating consequences. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News Nuncio to Lebanon says war ‘is not the right path,’ calls for ceasefire Junno Arocho EstevesApril 9, 20266 min read As the death toll in Lebanon continues to rise following devastating strikes by the Israeli military, the Vatican’s representative in the country said the bombardment “is not the right path.” Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pentagon disputes report senior officials lectured Vatican diplomat about Pope Leo Kate ScanlonApril 9, 20266 min read The top Vatican diplomat in the U.S. was brought to the Pentagon in January for a “bitter lecture” about comments from Pope Leo XIV that some senior U.S. defense officials perceived as criticism of the Trump administration, The Free Press reported April 6. FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Judge pauses state’s abortion pill lawsuit until FDA completes timely safety review Kate ScanlonApril 9, 20266 min read A federal judge on April 7 paused Louisiana’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone pending its promised safety review. FeatureGun ViolenceNewsWorld News Parishioners remember fallen pastor, fatally shot a year ago, and continue to heal Marc and Julie Anderson, The LeavenApril 8, 20265 min read Five minutes. That’s how much time passed between Todd Leonard’s last meeting with Father Arul Carasala and the moment Leonard found the priest fatally wounded outside his own rectory in Seneca on April 3, 2025. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace Josephine PetersonApril 8, 20264 min read Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope” after what he described as “hours of extreme tension,” while urging a return to negotiations and calling the faithful to prayer. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWar in IranWorld News Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders Kate ScanlonApril 8, 20264 min read President Donald Trump on April 7 backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilization,” citing negotiations with Pakistani mediators. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWar in IranWorld News Pope Leo urges citizens to call on leaders to reject war after ‘unacceptable’ Trump Iran threat Kate ScanlonApril 7, 20264 min read Pope Leo urges citizens to call on leaders to reject war after ‘unacceptable’ Trump Iran threat Previous 1 … 8 9 10 … 865 Next