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The Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus.

Mariologists publish scathing critique of Vatican note on Mary’s titles

Dec 8, 2025

By Edward Pentin

An association of Mariologists issued a critical response to Mater Populi Fidelis, a recently published Vatican doctrinal note on devotional... Read more

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Tennessee faith leaders call on Gov. Lee to stop executions

Dec 8, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Faith leaders called for the halt of state executions and a complete end to the death penalty in Tennessee. Read more

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Baton Rouge Diocese announces Sunday Mass dispensation for migrants fearing deportation

Dec 8, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Bishop Michael Duca granted a dispensation from Sunday Mass for immigrants fearing deportation in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the... Read more

When Pope Pius IX declared the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary on Dec. 8, 1854, he had a golden crown added to the mosaic of Mary, Virgin Immaculate, in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter’s Basilica.

What is ‘papal infallibility?’ CNA explains an often-misunderstood Church teaching

Dec 8, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Father Patrick Flanagan, an association professor of theology at St. John’s University, told CNA the doctrine of papal infallibility “does... Read more

Mary the Immaculate Conception.

Why is the Immaculate Conception patroness of the United States?

Dec 8, 2025

By Kate Olivera

U.S. bishops unanimously named Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the nation in 1846 during the... Read more

Promo photo for the The Better Part Journal of shadows of Madonna lilies for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

New print journal for ‘intellectual Catholic women’ to be released in April

Dec 7, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Better Part Journal is intended to give women of the Church “hope” by discussing issues that are relevant to... Read more

A still from “Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics,” which tells the inspiring story of how African Americans found a home in Catholicism without abandoning their identity or culture. Those pictured are the African Americans currently on the path to sainthood: Venerable Henriette DeLille, Julia Greeley, Father Augustus Tolton, Mother Mary Lange, Pierre Toussaint, and Sister Thea Bowman.

Hidden Catholic histories come alive in new Black and Native American films

Dec 7, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

New documentaries highlight African American and Native American Catholic communities in the United States. Read more

The “Sons of Thunder” vocations club at St. Bartholomew Church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

‘Sons of Thunder’ vocations group teaches boys how to be Catholic men

Dec 7, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A New Jersey priest has launched a group for young men called the Sons of Thunder, which takes its name... Read more

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, speaks with members of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) during a Dec. 5, 2025, fundraising dinner to support of Christians in the Holy Land at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan.

On visit to Detroit, patriarch of Jerusalem focuses on hope for Holy Land Christians

Dec 6, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed cautious hope for peace in Gaza. Read more

The Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Archdiocese prays St. Andrew novena for fallen away Catholics

Dec 6, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The “St. Andrew Novena for the 83%,” organized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization, is running... Read more

The contemplative Sisters of the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, support themselves by offering their hand-painted chinaware and other unique gifts for sale.

Christmas 2025: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries

Dec 6, 2025

By Zelda Caldwell

A guide to some of our favorite handmade gifts to give and receive from religious communities and monasteries. Read more

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Leader of schismatic Colorado Springs group disregards excommunication

Dec 5, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Servants of the Holy Family is a group that labels itself Catholic despite the Diocese of Colorado Springs’ declaration... Read more

Chicago firefighters attend to a woman outside a doorway in video taken in November 2025 by Coalition Life.

Sidewalk counselor finds woman crying in pain outside Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago

Dec 5, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A pro-life nonprofit group is ramping up its sidewalk counseling initiative in Chicago after a woman was found crying in... Read more

Grand prize-winning piece by Janielle Perez is on display at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., until Jan. 11, 2026. Perez is a student at Resurrection Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Young artists’ images of Nativity win awards from Missionary Childhood Association

Dec 5, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Children across the U.S. received awards for their artwork portraying the Nativity of Jesus in Washington, D.C.  Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

‘Peace Be With You!’ First full-length book by Pope Leo XIV set for February release

Dec 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published... Read more

Paula Fitzgerald, Roxana Rueda Moreno, moderator Christian Soenen, Rosa Reyes discuss the effects of mass deportation at a conversation sponsored by the Georgetown Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.

Leaders in Latino communities say mass deportation causes ‘fear and anxiety’

Dec 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Life for members of the Latino community has “changed drastically,” according to leaders of groups serving Latino Catholics. Read more

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Virginia school district concedes lawsuit by Catholic student over transgender policies

Dec 5, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A Catholic Virginia student will receive payments including attorney’s fees after a school district conceded a lawsuit over the district’s... Read more

Catholic actor David Henrie in the new docuseries “Seeking Beauty.”

David Henrie and EWTN Studios to release ‘Seeking Beauty’ docuseries in the new year

Dec 5, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

EWTN Studios, in partnership with Catholic actor and director David Henrie, announced Dec. 3 the upcoming premiere of “Seeking Beauty,”... Read more

Thousands of young pilgrims gather for the closing Mass of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Pope Leo sends surprise video message to Australian Catholic youth festival

Dec 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Andre Mahanna, a former Maronite Catholic priest.

UPDATE: Former Maronite priest still presenting himself as a cleric, Denver Archdiocese warns

Dec 4, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Andre Mahanna is continuing to present himself as a priest despite having been dismissed from the clerical state, according to... Read more