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New Yorkers will vote on making abortion an ‘equal right’ in state’s constitution
The 2024 ballot initiative comes as a wave of states attempt to expand abortion access by amending their constitutions following... Read more
Jesuit astronomer remembers the first Christmas in space
In the midst of the chaos of 1968, three men left the earth behind, trading the strife of the world... Read more
O Little Town of Bethlehem… Pennsylvania? The story of ‘Christmas City USA’
Perhaps the most famous town called Bethlehem in the U.S. is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a town of 75,000, just a short... Read more
Christmas video by Lansing Diocese highlights Eucharistic adoration, story of ‘Silent Night’
The creator and producer of the video, Matt Riedl, hopes “to convey truth, beauty, and goodness” in this year’s Christmas... Read more
Christmas 2023: Unusual back-to-back Mass schedule could hurt parishes’ collections this year
The worry is that some parishioners will fulfill their Sunday or Christmas Day obligation but not both. Read more
Israeli ambassador accuses Latin patriarch of Jerusalem of ‘blood libel’
In an interview with Crux published Dec. 22, the ambassador, Raphael Schutz, denied that IDF soldiers targeted the women. Read more
8 classic Christmas movies to watch with your family this year
If you’re a Catholic parent looking for a classic Christmas movie — especially a classic that’s appropriate and enjoyable for... Read more
Is it okay to write ‘Merry Xmas’?: Inside the thousand-year-old Christian tradition
Contrary to what many believe, the term “XMas” is a Christian innovation meant to preserve Christ as the center of... Read more
Yes, you need to go to Mass twice this weekend — for Sunday and for Christmas
The fourth Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve. That means the faithful must attend two Masses in a row... Read more
Indiana Catholic women’s college reverses transgender admissions policy
Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy had last month confirmed a new transgender-friendly admissions policy for the college. Read more
Rediscover ‘original beauty’ of Christmas music with Scythian’s new ‘Christmas Out at Sea’
Scythian, an Irish folk band headlined by two Catholic brothers, wants to help you “rediscover the original beauty” of Christmas... Read more
Biden-Harris to prioritize abortion stance for reelection campaign
The U.S. vice president’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour is scheduled to focus on the alleged “harm” of abortion bans. Read more
California governor lambasted for canceling Christmas event
“Newsom can rightly be dubbed the Governor who stole Christmas and Hanukkah,” said Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of Becket,... Read more
U.S. dioceses respond to Vatican declaration on same-sex couple blessings
A new Vatican declaration on blessings issued Monday is seen by some bishops as an opportunity to clarify confusion and... Read more
U.S. religious freedom watchdog urges White House to list India as country of concern
The USCIRF said it was “alarmed by India’s increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf.” Read more
Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends
Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more
U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. Read more
New York bill would bar Chick-fil-A from major highway over Sunday closures
A proposed bill in New York state would require Chick-fil-A to leave a major highway system unless it opened on... Read more
Trial begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic activist imprisoned for 3 years
Lai was originally arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law, which was passed by China’s communist-controlled... Read more
Pro-life group Live Action offers ‘window to the womb’ in new online experience
Users can either watch an animated video that progresses through each day of development or they can click through each... Read more
