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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
Christmas in prison? What it's like to celebrate behind bars
Prison is probably the last place people think of when they think about the holidays. Yet Christmas behind bars is... Read more
'Coal for Christmas' aims at saving 5,000 Afghan families from freezing and starving
As the winter in Afghanistan is provoking the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, The Vulnerable People Project is getting... Read more
Taking time to ask, 'What is God's will?'
Discerning your vocation is about more than pursuing a celibate vocation alone, said Father Ryan O’Neill, director of vocations for... Read more
Urgent appeal from Supreme Knight: Start this novena on Christmas Eve for persecuted Christians
The head of the Knights of Columbus is asking for the order's members to consider "a last-minute Christmas gift": saying... Read more
EWTN documentary highlights chart-topping Christmas album from Germany, 'Sancta Nox'
A documentary airing on EWTN this Christmas will bring viewers to a seminary in Bavaria, home to an internationally diverse... Read more
For Tampa's homeless, small cottages could give hope for a better future
A new housing complex of small cottages and tents aims to help several hundred homeless people in Tampa, in a... Read more
FSSP priest pleads not guilty to federal child pornography charges
Father James Jackson pleaded not guilty Dec. 21 to federal charges of distributing child pornography and possessing and accessing with... Read more
Galveston-Houston archdiocese mourns death of retired auxiliary Bishop Sheltz
Bishop George Sheltz, an auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, died Tuesday at age 75. Read more
UC-Irvine fires Catholic ethicist who filed 'natural immunity' challenge to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a Catholic psychiatrist and medical ethicist who is suing the University of California for denying him a... Read more
Six priests of Beaumont diocese died this year
Six priests from the Diocese of Beaumont died this year, including three who were in active ministry at the time... Read more
We asked our readers about their favorite Christmas carols. Here's what you said.
Recently, we at CNA conducted a (very unscientific, but nonetheless illuminating) poll of our readers to get a sense of... Read more
Christmas falls on a Saturday this year. What does that mean for Mass obligations?
This weekend, Latin rite Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on both Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on... Read more
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Providence bishop encourages mask wearing, but it is not a condition for attending Mass
The Bishop of Providence clarified Thursday that despite Rhode Island’s re-imposed mask mandate, people will be permitted to attend Mass... Read more
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Jesus actor in 'The Chosen' talks about show's Christmas special
The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the... Read more
CNA staff picks: The best Christmas movies to watch this year
Christmastime is upon us. In the spirit of the holiday, the writers and editors of CNA would like to share... Read more
Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent
Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. Read more
Catholic University president apologizes for 'needless controversy' of twice-stolen icon
John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America, has apologized for the school's display of an icon some say... Read more
Brick by brick, this Lego master and disability advocate is building up the Church
Each year for the Christmas season, John Kraemer builds a giant, intricately designed Catholic church out of 30,000 Lego pieces. Read more
FSSP: New liturgy document 'does not directly address' former Ecclesia Dei communities
One of the largest traditional societies of apostolic life responded to the latest document issued by the Congregation for Divine... Read more
