Archive for December 17, 2022

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By Jonah McKeown

Today is an ember day. What’s that?

This Saturday, Dec. 17, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. Read more

Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award on Dec. 17, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday

The pope presented three people with the Mother Teresa Award on his birthday. Read more

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By Courtney Mares

A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis

Józef and Wiktoria Ulma can now be beatified with the couple’s seven children (including one unborn). Read more

Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award on Dec. 17, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday

As Pope Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about... Read more

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By Shannon Mullen,Joe Bukuras

Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

The Dicastery for Clergy issued the decision on Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of... Read more

Pope Francis on Nov. 30, 2022, during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’

In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more