Archive for December 23, 2023

Cardinal Thomas Aquinas Manyo Maeda of Osaka, Japan.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic Church reportedly closer to getting its first samurai saint

The Vatican is currently investigating miracles associated with the intercession of Blessed Justus Ukon Takayama. Read more

A moment at the vigil in preparation for Christmas held on Dec. 22, 2023, at the Church of St. Saviour in Jerusalem.?w=200&h=150

By Marinella Bandini

Catholics in the Holy Land gather at prayer vigil to prepare for Christmas

The weekend before Christmas began with an evening of prayer and music at the Church of St. Saviour, the Latin... Read more

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Children greet the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, during his visit to Gaza’s Holy Family Parish on Dec. 19, 2025.

Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza days before Christmas

A new Vatican labor regulations decree was issued after an audience granted to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured here with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV strengthens legal protections for employees of the Vatican and Holy See

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the State Department Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 19, 2025.

State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month

Bishop of San Diego Michael Pham dedicates “Angels Unawares,” a new sculpture on the campus of the University of San Diego (USD), on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

San Diego bishop dedicates sculpture honoring migrants and refugees at college campus

Pope Leo XIV addresses employment consultants on Dec. 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: The person and families must be at center of labor system

A group set fire to the office of the country’s top Bangla newspaper, Prothom Alo, late on Dec. 19, 2025, to protest the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a front-line leader of a 2024 uprising in Bangladesh.

Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices

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Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents

Bishop Edward Scarfenberger.

Albany’s retired bishop files for personal bankruptcy

Colorado state capitol in Denver.

Catholic bishops, families ask Supreme Court to rule for Catholic schools in Colorado suit

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 14, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV writes preface to book that shaped his spiritual life

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