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In work with poor, Little Sisters trust in providence this winter
As the winter season continues, the Little Sisters of the Poor are relying on God's providence to help their care... Read more
Jerusalem patriarch's Christmas message surveys Middle East situation
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, has issued a Christmas message that both laments the violence and refugee... Read more
In Christmas message, Pope extends Christ's peace to the world
Pope Benedict outlined the power of faith and pointed to Christ coming in the flesh as the source of hope... Read more
Bishop Conley: Christmas shows God is with mankind
Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb., says Christmas shows that God is truly with mankind despite the evils of... Read more
Children's music group wishes world Merry Christmas
An Austria-based singing group of children and teens has made a music video wishing a merry Christmas to the world... Read more
CNA services to resume in 2013
Beginning Dec. 21, Catholic News Agency will suspend its daily news service in celebration of Christmas and the New Year.... Read more
Pope's childhood letter to Baby Jesus shows his faith
A Christmas letter that Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Baby Jesus when he was seven years-old demonstrates his devotion to... Read more
Knights in Newtown organize nationwide prayer drive
The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit... Read more
'Holiday tree' dispute wins governor annual Scrooge award
A law firm has given Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chaffee its 2012 “Ebenezer Award” for his insistence that the 17.5-foot... Read more
Hobby Lobby turns to Supreme Court for mandate relief
Arts and crafts giant Hobby Lobby will appeal to the nation’s highest court after an appeals court ruled the federal... Read more
In rare article, Pope asks Christians to reassess priorities at Christmas
The Dec. 20 edition of the Financial Times featured a rare article by Pope Benedict XVI in which he advises... Read more
'Humanae Vitae' author Pope Paul VI moves toward sainthood
Pope Benedict XVI authorized an investigation on Dec. 20 which could result in proclaiming the late pontiff, Paul VI, a... Read more
Catholic convert and Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork remembered
Judge Robert H. Bork, a Catholic convert whose defeated Supreme Court nomination helped ensure the continued dominance of legal abortion... Read more
US bishop calls for nuclear negotiations with Iran
The U.S. bishops’ leader on international peace issues said that dialogue is the path to a peaceful resolution of nuclear... Read more
Bishops urged to imitate St. Thomas More in mandate fight
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has held up the 16th century's Saint Thomas More as a model of courage... Read more
DC appeals court rules new contraception rule must be issued
Religious freedom advocates applauded a federal appeals court’s decision to hold the government accountable for revising its controversial contraception mandate. Read more
Pope accepts resignation of 85-year-old Chaldean Patriarch
Pope Benedict XVI on Dec. 19 accepted the resignation of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church,... Read more
Filipino bishops will not concede to 'reproductive health' bill
Catholic leaders in the Philippines vowed to continue fighting for life, marriage and family as a controversial “reproductive health” bill... Read more
Pope says faith includes trust in dark moments
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on faith this Wednesday, saying that at times it includes an element... Read more
Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences
Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more
