Archive for January 1, 2022

Pope Francis offers Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in St. Peter's Basilica on January 1, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Let us place the new year under the protection of Mary

Pope Francis’ first public act of 2022 was to offer Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Read more

Molly Burhans presents one of her maps to Pope Francis and Cardinal Peter Turkson at the Vatican during summer 2018.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Can mapping the global Catholic Church help to heal the earth? One scientist aims to find out

When Molly Burhans met with Pope Francis in 2018, she presented him with a map.  Read more

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Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with people in need at the Vatican on November 16, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with more than 1,300 people in need at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on November 16, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Where the world sees threats, the Church sees children

Neuroscientist Kathlyn Gan says research shows music can help counter the mental decline that accompanies aging.

Sacred music is good for the brain as well as the soul, neuroscientist says

The University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame drops ‘acceptance and support for Catholic mission’ from staff values

Argentine priest Father Rico has liberated more than 100 Christians from bondage since 2024.

Priest and layman liberate Christian slaves from bondage in Pakistan

Film director Spike Lee gives Pope Leo XIV a customized New York Knicks jersey at the Vatican on November 15, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to movie makers: Film can portray ‘longing for the infinite’

Pope Leo XIV greets Vancouver Archbishop Richard Smith at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Pope Leo XIV presents 62 indigenous artifacts to Canadian bishops

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Denver Archdiocese, Catholic schools ask Supreme Court for access to preschool program

President Donald Trump signs an executive order related to foster care and foster parents on Nov. 13, 2025.

Trump signs executive order prioritizing faith-based participation in foster care

Following the example of the 20th-century martyrs of the Cristero Resistance, the Mexican bishops called for an “examination of conscience and a renewed commitment”: “Are we willing to defend our faith with the same radicalism?”

‘Christ is King, not the oppressive state’: Mexico’s bishops recall Cristero legacy

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