Archive for December 28, 2024

St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick, Massachusetts, on its opening day, Dec. 2, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Massachusetts Catholic school expands with $20 million classical-inspired building

A group of home schooling moms in Massachusetts banded together more than a decade ago with a vision: a classical... Read more

Councillor Robert Rigby will become a knight of St. Gregory in 2025. The news came as a shock to the lord mayor, who told CNA: “It’s a wonderful honor. I’m rather blown over by the whole thing. I didn’t ever expect anything like this.”?w=200&h=150

By Andy Drozdziak

Lord mayor of Westminster to receive papal knighthood, highest honor for lay Catholics

Councillor Robert Rigby will become a knight of St. Gregory sometime in 2025.  Read more

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer and gives an address from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis: How to be ‘pilgrims of hope’ during 2025 Jubilee Year

Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in East Timor on Sept. 9, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis’ 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica

Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Corsica. Read more