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Mexican bishop: thief who stole Eucharist is excommunicated

Dec 4, 2023

The prelate declared the act as “a violation of the sacred place [the chapel] and a sacrilege against the sacred Eucharistic species.”

Eduardo Verástegui.

Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools

Dec 4, 2023

Eduardo 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.

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Cancun could become an abortion tourism destination with opening of new clinic

Dec 4, 2023

Marie 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 at his general audience on Nov. 22, 2023.

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.

Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators (background) look for evidence after a bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi in the southern Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023.

Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines

Dec 4, 2023

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium.

Papal aide Monsignor Paolo Braida reads Pope Francis' prepared remarks for the Sunday Angelus on Dec. 3, 2023, from the chapel at the papal residence at Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’

Dec 3, 2023

Pope 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.

Advent wreath.

Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath

Dec 3, 2023

Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent. 

Advent candles.

What is Advent anyway?

Dec 3, 2023

Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year.

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The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier 

Dec 3, 2023

St. 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, 2023

Authorities 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, 2023

With 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, 2023

With 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, 2023

Pope 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, 2023

From 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, 2023

Among 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, 2023

In 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, 2023

President 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

MacGowan 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, 2023

The 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.