Archive for December 28, 2025

Bottega Ferrigno is located in the iconic “Christmas Alley,” part of the southern Italian city of Naples’ historic San Gregorio Armeno neighborhood. | Credit: Gianpiero Passalia/EWTN News?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Italian family preserves 300-year tradition of handmade Nativity scenes

Neapolitan Nativity scenes reflect the style and dress of the 1700s in Naples, the century in which they became popularized... Read more

Empty wheelchairs were used during a Nov. 4, 2025, anti-assisted suicide event in Rome. | Credit: Photo courtesy of ProVita & Famiglia?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

2025 saw expanded access to physician-assisted suicide 

Despite opposition from Catholic leaders, multiple states and countries advanced legislation in 2025 to expand access to physician-assisted suicide. Read more

Monsignor Maurizio Gronchi. Credit: EWTN Noticias?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva,Paola Arriaza Flynn

Vatican expert: Co-Redemptrix title of Mary not absolutely prohibited

Vatican expert explains that the titles “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” will no longer be used in the liturgy or official documents... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 28, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 28, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV sends 3 truckloads of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV has sent three trucks carrying humanitarian aid to parts of Ukraine hit hardest by bombardments, where residents... Read more