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Mexican bishop: thief who stole Eucharist is excommunicated
Dec 4, 2023The prelate declared the act as “a violation of the sacred place [the chapel] and a sacrilege against the sacred Eucharistic species.”
Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools
Dec 4, 2023Eduardo Verástegui, producer of the box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” must gather almost 1 million signatures by early January to get on the 2024 ballot.
Cancun could become an abortion tourism destination with opening of new clinic
Dec 4, 2023Marie Stopes International opened a clinic Nov. 23 in Cancun in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, raising concerns among pro-life leaders about “death tourism.”
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
Dec 4, 2023“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem that cradles us,” the document said.
Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
Dec 4, 2023Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium.
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Dec 3, 2023Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection.
Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Dec 3, 2023Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent.
What is Advent anyway?
Dec 3, 2023Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year.
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental destruction is ‘an offense against God’
2023 Ratzinger Prize reflects on theological legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory at British baby’s funeral
Mexican bishop: thief who stole Eucharist is excommunicated
Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools
Cancun could become an abortion tourism destination with opening of new clinic
Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church
Constant thefts in churches plague Mexican archdiocese
Climate activists disrupt archbishop’s Mass in Turin
Hard-living Irish musician Shane MacGowan received last rites before he died, family says
Indi Gregory remembered as ‘true warrior’ at funeral
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis meets with professional soccer team founded by a Catholic religious
Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Catholic cathedral complex bombed, bishop flees with refugees in worsening Myanmar civil war
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and companions: vanguards of the faith in a time of persecution
Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul
PHOTOS: Bethlehem welcomes Advent 2023 with quieter procession, still with hope
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
‘I am prepared to die a martyr’: Freed Nigerian monk recounts kidnapping, murder of brother monk
MAP: Are Holy Land pilgrimage sites threatened by the Israel-Hamas war?
German missionary priest released a year after being abducted in Mali
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The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
Dec 3, 2023St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions and led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism.
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Dec 3, 2023Authorities are investigating whether Islamic insurgents were responsible for the blast.
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
Dec 2, 2023With the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of year so special. These resources will help you prepare.
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
Dec 2, 2023With the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center is bringing the holy sites to pilgrims.
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental destruction is ‘an offense against God’
Dec 2, 2023Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors.
Christmas 2023: Handmade gifts from Catholic monasteries
Dec 2, 2023From soap and china to cakes and rosaries, these unique gifts are special to receive — and proceeds support the work and life of monastic communities.
Witnesses testify to torture by Nicaraguan dictatorship at hearing on imprisoned Catholic bishop
Dec 1, 2023Among the witnesses testifying at the hearing titled “An Urgent Appeal to Let Bishop Álvarez Go” were several Nicaraguan exiles.
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
Dec 1, 2023In a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on the dangers of recreational marijuana use.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote on abortion, dies
Dec 1, 2023President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 1981, fulfilling a campaign promise to name the first woman to the nation’s highest court.
2023 Ratzinger Prize reflects on theological legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI
Dec 1, 2023The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation awarded its annual Ratzinger Prize this week to two Spaniards.
Hard-living Irish musician Shane MacGowan received last rites before he died, family says
Dec 1, 2023MacGowan was raised a Catholic and often used Catholic imagery in his songs, though he did not practice the faith for most of his adult life.
U.S. bishops urge public to petition Biden administration over rule denying funds to pregnancy centers
Dec 1, 2023The U.S. bishops are urging the public to petition the Biden administration to revise a rule that the bishops say would “unfairly cut off” money from pregnancy centers.
