Archive for December 18, 2024

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By Jonah McKeown

Today is an ember day. What’s that?

Wednesday, Dec. 18, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. Read more

St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878).?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch

The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently believed... Read more

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By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work

An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work. Read more

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the Vatican’s current doctrinal chief and principal drafter of “Fiducia Supplicans,” is shown during the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican, Oct. 9, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald

One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued “Fiducia Supplicans” in December 2023 — what has been the effect... Read more

Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne were guillotined for their faith on July 17, 1794.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization

Mother Teresa of St. Augustine and her 15 companions, who were guillotined in Paris as they sang hymns of praise,... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory

Pope Francis on Wednesday prayed especially for Cyclone Chido victims in the French territory of Mayotte during his weekly general... Read more

The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments, dating from A.D. 300 to 800, was sold at Sotheby’s on Dec. 18, 2024, in New York City. Expected to sell for $1 million to $2 million, it went for $5.04 million. Inscribed with the commandments in Paleo-Hebrew script, the tablet was discovered during railroad excavations along the southern coast of Israel in 1913.?w=200&h=150

By María J. Moriarty

Ten Commandments tablet surpasses estimates at Sotheby’s despite authenticity questions

A contentious Ten Commandments tablet has sold at Sotheby’s for $5.04 million — more than twice its high estimate of... Read more

Monsignor Roger Landry.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald

Pope Francis names Father Roger Landry a monsignor

Father Roger Landry is now Monsignor Roger Landry — but he says he’s not ready to abandon the title “Father”... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

U.S. Supreme Court will hear case on South Carolina defunding Planned Parenthood

The court’s ruling will determine whether states can prevent funds from covering non-abortion services at abortion facilities. Read more

St. Januarius and the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood contained in a relic.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Following prolonged wait, the blood of St. Januarius liquefies again

The faithful of the city of Naples in Italy experienced profound relief when they witnessed the liquefaction of the blood... Read more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives for meetings at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Dec. 16, 2024, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reassures pro-life senators with policy plans

Although Kennedy has supported legal abortion, he has told pro-life senators in closed-door meetings that he would oppose taxpayer funds... Read more

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Andre Mahanna, a former Maronite Catholic priest.

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Leo XIV eliminates commission for donations to Holy See created by Pope Francis

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Catholic bishops back Trump’s removal of gender ideology in refugee forms

The Ten Commandments outside the Texas capitol.

Dozens of Congress members urge court to allow Ten Commandments display in public schools

Bishop Michael Fisher outside the meeting hall during the 2019 USCCB General Assembly, June 12, 2019.

Buffalo bishop will allow faithful to meet at parishes to oppose closures, mergers

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Vatican commission rejects female diaconate, although without a ‘definitive judgment’

Pope Francis receives the bishops of England and Wales for their ad limina visit at the Vatican, Sept. 28, 2018.

Did leak in England suggest broader shift in Vatican policy on the Latin Mass?

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Archbishop Broglio: Drug cartels must be stopped, but not with ‘violence outside the law’

Poster for the St. John of the Cross 2026 Jubilee.

Discalced Carmelites prepare to celebrate jubilee year of St. John of the Cross

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