Archive for December 26, 2024
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more
Patriarch of Jerusalem: Let us look to the future with hope, without hatred or violence
“Our commitment this Christmas is to rebuild our trust and renew our hope for life here in Bethlehem and throughout... Read more
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door... Read more
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to... Read more
We’re ‘finding creative methods to reach people,’ says bishop of 1-year-old Nigerian diocese
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the innovative approaches to evangelization are bearing fruit in various sectors of his diocese. Read more
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23. Read more
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provides $895 billion in defense and military spending. Read more
PHOTOS: Pilgrims from all over the world pass through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to... Read more
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