Archive for December 20, 2021

"The Chosen" cast, led by actor Jonathan Roumie in the role of Jesus Christ and Shahar Isaac playing Simon Peter.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Jesus actor in 'The Chosen' talks about show's Christmas special

The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the... Read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year for watching Christmas classics on TV.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

CNA staff picks: The best Christmas movies to watch this year

Christmastime is upon us. In the spirit of the holiday, the writers and editors of CNA would like to share... Read more

"Memento Mori: An Advent Companion on the Last Things,” by Sr. Theresa Aletheia?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent

Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

Catholic University president apologizes for 'needless controversy' of twice-stolen icon

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America, has apologized for the school's display of an icon some say... Read more

Gabriel Boric, who won the 2021 Chilean presidential election, speaks after a candidates' debate, Oct. 10, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Marina

Pro-life candidate defeated by pro-abortion rival Gabriel Boric in Chile's presidential election

José Antonio Kast, a lawyer and pro-life Catholic politician, conceded defeat Dec. 19 to leftist candidate Gabriel Boric, a proponent... Read more

John Kraemer lays a brick while constructing his latest church.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Brick by brick, this Lego master and disability advocate is building up the Church

Each year for the Christmas season, John Kraemer builds a giant, intricately designed Catholic church out of 30,000 Lego pieces. Read more

A screenshot of the program "Pope Francis and the Invisible People," which aired on the Italian TV channel TG5 on Dec. 19, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special

Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim... Read more