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5 things to know and share about St. Nicholas
How much do you know about the man whose feast falls on Dec. 6? Read more
Exorcist says porn addiction ‘an opening to the demonic,’ despite German priest’s controversial denials
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington, has been a licensed psychologist for 30 years. Read more
Charles de Foucauld, Catholic ‘revert’ turned saint
St. Charles de Foucauld was a soldier, explorer, Catholic revert, priest, hermit, and religious brother, who served among the Tuareg... Read more
Catholic student center in Nebraska receives shooting threat, signed ‘Jane’s Revenge’
A Catholic campus ministry center at the University of Nebraska received a death threat Saturday morning in a note signed... Read more
Jesuit artist Father Rupnik’s ministry restricted following reports of abuse allegations
A prominent Jesuit priest and artist had his ministry restricted, reportedly after an investigation by his religious order into allegations... Read more
Pope Francis’ watch auctioned off and proceeds set a world record
The LaViolette Scholarship Foundation auctioned off a Swatch Once Again watch Nov. 30 that Francis had worn for much of... Read more
The mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception.’ Here’s why
“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques... Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2022
A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree... Read more
‘Gravely disappointed’: U.S. bishops respond to passage of the same-sex marriage act
Bishop Robert Barron authored a statement urging members of Congress to reject the “misnamed” Respect for Marriage Act passed by... Read more
U.S. Catholic population shows growth, trends southward
With nearly 62 million people, Catholics make up the largest religious body in 36 U.S. states. Read more
Ukrainian archbishop appeals for release of Catholic priests captured by Russian troops
Two Catholic priests captured by Russian troops are “being tortured without mercy,” the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis blessed a Nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala. Read more
Former parish employee identified as second victim of Louisiana double homicide
Ruth Prats, 73, worked for Father Otis Young when he was pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, Louisiana. Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘fruitful’ theology of Benedict XVI
Speaking at the 2022 Ratzinger Prize award ceremony, Francis said: “We all feel his spiritual presence and his accompaniment in... Read more
The hidden message in ancient ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent
An emeritus Texas bishop is highlighting an Advent message hidden in the O Antiphons — prayers that are said in... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for volunteer not-for-profit organizations. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
Today’s feast celebrates the life of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missionaries and missions, who led an unlikely... Read more
Meet Lorie Smith, the Christian artist with a Supreme Court free speech case
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in her case — 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis — on Monday, Dec.... Read more
Who’s behind those ‘He Gets Us’ ads about Jesus?
With a $100 million price tag and planned Super Bowl spots, He Gets Us is an initiative of a nondenominational... Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never too late to begin again
“Let us not let this Advent go by like days on the calendar, because this is a moment of grace,”... Read more
