Archive for December 20, 2015

Drinking with the Saints. Edited photo. Courtesy of Michael Foley.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

'Drinking with the Saints' – book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits

“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more

Hands in prayer at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Why choose celibacy? A gay Catholic speaks out

More than 10 years ago, Joseph Prever found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was... Read more

Pope Francis laughs outside St. Peter's Basilica during the April 1, 2015 general audience. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: let's feel the wonder of meeting Jesus Christ, 'the great gift of God'

Ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis spoke on the surprise of God and his great gift in sending Jesus Christ to... Read more

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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. | Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

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Veteran EWTN executive Edwin Lopez is the new executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Commission on Social Communications. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Edwin Lopez

Veteran EWTN executive appointed to Communications Commission post with Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu in 2019. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN

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The image of the Black Nazarene moves through dense crowds during the 30-hour procession in Manila, Philippines, on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: CBCP News

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens, seen here in 2024, spoke this week in Minnesota on how to heal and to bring grief before God. | Credit: Diego López Marina/ACI Prensa

Bishop Cozzens after Annunciation shooting: ‘God’s answer to evil is the cross’

Shrine of Christ the King of Peace on Cubilete Hill. | Credit: El Tabor Mexicano-National Votive Shrine of Christ the King

Over 45,000 youths to make pilgrimage to Christ the King monument in Mexico

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