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The hidden message in ancient ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent
Dec 4, 2022An emeritus Texas bishop is highlighting an Advent message hidden in the O Antiphons — prayers that are said in an ancient tradition leading up to Christmas.
Pope Francis blesses nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala
Dec 3, 2022Pope Francis blessed a nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala.
Pope Francis: The Church has a duty to welcome people with disabilities
Dec 3, 2022“There is no inclusion if it only remains a slogan, a formula to be used in politically correct speeches,” Pope Francis said.
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
Dec 3, 2022Today’s feast celebrates the life of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missionaries and missions, who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism.
More clergy accused of child sexual abuse in California as important deadline nears
Dec 2, 2022As California’s three-year window to file child sex abuse lawsuits past the statute of limitations nears its conclusion, 66 Catholic clergy and religious have been named in 116 lawsuits in Alameda County.
Pope Francis’ watch auctioned off and proceeds set a world record
Dec 2, 2022The LaViolette Scholarship Foundation auctioned off a Swatch Once Again watch Nov. 30 that Francis had worn for much of his pontificate.
Vermont to allow religious schools to use state assistance after settling lawsuit
Dec 2, 2022State and local government officials agreed that Vermont’s exclusion of religious private schools from the program is unconstitutional and unenforceable.
Meet Lorie Smith, the Christian artist with a Supreme Court free speech case
Dec 2, 2022The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in her case — 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis — on Monday, Dec. 5.
Pope Francis: It’s never too late to begin again
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2022
Pope Francis blesses nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis: The Church has a duty to welcome people with disabilities
Pope Francis’ watch auctioned off and proceeds set a world record
Catholic student center in Nebraska receives shooting threat, signed ‘Jane’s Revenge’
The mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception.’ Here’s why
The hidden message in ancient ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
More clergy accused of child sexual abuse in California as important deadline nears
Former Colombian guerrilla fighter sentenced in murder of Catholic archbishop
Cuban priest: Dignity comes from God, not the government
Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children
Dictatorship in Nicaragua prohibits Immaculate Conception procession
The first church dedicated to the Miraculous Medal is in South America
Process of beatification begins for Carmen Hernández, co-founder of Neocatechumenal Way
German Synodal Way designed to create ‘pressure’ on the Church, founding president says
England and Wales no longer Christian ‘by default,’ census shows
German Synodal Way: The devil will not defeat the Resurrection, Spanish cardinal says
Spanish government wants to undo the concept of family and redefine it, critics charge
Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen and five other democracy advocates
Verdict in Cardinal Zen’s trial expected on Friday
Cardinal Zen trial update: Defense calls for charges to be dismissed
South Korea’s Catholic bishops pray for Halloween crowd surge victims
Cardinal Zen’s trial reopens in Hong Kong days after Vatican-China deal renewal
Despite incessant attacks, Nigerian Catholics keep their faith
Iraqi government must support Christians, Chaldean Catholic patriarch says
What it is like to be a Catholic priest in Qatar
The Worldwide Women’s Rosary is coming to the United Arab Emirates
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Process of beatification begins for Carmen Hernández, co-founder of Neocatechumenal Way
Dec 2, 2022The beatification and canonization process for Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, officially opens this Sunday.
Despite incessant attacks, Nigerian Catholics keep their faith
Dec 2, 2022Attacks by groups of Islamist militia variously called “herdsmen,” “bandits,” or “unknown gunmen” increasingly victimize farming towns in Nigeria.
Iraqi government must support Christians, Chaldean Catholic patriarch says
Dec 2, 2022Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Cardinal Louis Sako warned that if the government doesn’t change its policies it could spell the end of Christianity in Iraq.
Former Colombian guerrilla fighter sentenced in murder of Catholic archbishop
Dec 2, 2022Archbishop Isaías Duarte Cancino was murdered on March 16, 2002, by two hitmen on a motorcycle who were paid by FARC’s Joint Central Command of the West.
German Synodal Way designed to create ‘pressure’ on the Church, founding president says
Dec 2, 2022Thomas Sternberg, former president of the Central Committee of German Catholics, said the process wanted to achieve changes to Church teaching.
Pope Francis: The effects of the war in Ukraine are being felt all over the world
Dec 2, 2022Pope Francis said Friday that the war between Russia and Ukraine is an example of the “globalization of problems” with the far-felt effects of the energy and food crises.
Ukrainian archbishop appeals for release of Catholic priests captured by Russian troops
Dec 2, 2022Two Catholic priests captured by Russian troops are “being tortured without mercy,” the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said Thursday.
Cuban priest: Dignity comes from God, not the government
Dec 1, 2022Father Alberto Reyes, a priest in Cuba, recently shared a reflection on Facebook about human dignity as experienced in his homeland.
Exorcist says porn addiction ‘an opening to the demonic,’ despite German priest’s controversial denials
Dec 1, 2022Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington, has been a licensed psychologist for 30 years.
Former parish employee identified as second victim of Louisiana double homicide
Dec 1, 2022Ruth Prats, 73, worked for Father Otis Young when he was pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, Louisiana.
Indiana AG files legal complaint against abortion doctor who performed a minor’s abortion
Dec 1, 2022Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked the state’s medical licensing board to discipline the doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim.
Arson at Colorado pregnancy center still unsolved; FBI offers major reward for leads
Dec 1, 2022Longmont Police Chief Jeff Satur told a Wednesday press conference that investigators have few leads.
