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Amid security concerns, Vatican sister meets Bangladesh religious
Sister Tiziana Merletti told CNA she was impressed by the vitality of Bangladesh’s small Catholic community. Read more
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
Nigerians must stop ‘trading future for crumbs’: Catholic official on security crisis
The secretary-general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to safeguard their future by making informed choices. Read more
130 students and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria released
Nigerian authorities have confirmed that 130 students and teachers kidnapped in November from a Catholic school in Nigeria have been... Read more
Caritas says new UK asylum rules are ‘incompatible with Gospel values’
Caritas Social Action Network has strongly criticized recent announcements by the U.K. government concerning asylum seekers’ rights to remain in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican... Read more
Church in Jordan reopens as a rare window into pre-Constantinian Christianity
In Aqaba, Jordan, an archaeological church site is being highlighted as one of the world’s oldest purpose-built Christian worship spaces. Read more
12 saints' quotes about the true meaning of Christmas
While the saints offer unique insights into Christmas, they touch on similar themes: hope, joy, and the unconditional love of... Read more
St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene
One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first... Read more
Trafficking victims rise worldwide as experts, survivors call for stronger action
Earlier this month, the Institute of Anthropology of the Pontifical Gregorian University organized an international conference in Rome to discuss... Read more
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from the southern part of Italy and spans generations. Read more
State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a plan for religious worker visas would avoid giving preference to one denomination... Read more
Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles
Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
Cardinal Dolan says of retirement: ‘I’ll always keep working’
Now that the Vatican has announced that Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, what comes next for the... Read more
Faceless Nativity scene on Brussels’ Grand Place sparks international controversy
Faceless cloth Nativity figures on Brussels’ Grand Place have sparked international debate over Christian tradition versus inclusive art. Read more
