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Argentine legislative leader anticipates 2025 attempt to repeal abortion law
“I’m pro-life, literally. Without hesitation. A light blue neckerchief supporter from here to China,” Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies President Martín... Read more
Healing service in Michigan provides a window into the Catholic charismatic movement
On the evening of Dec. 6, Father Mathias Thelen, co-founder and president of Encounter Ministries, spoke to a near-capacity congregation... Read more
Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
“His healing was a miracle. His doctors could not explain it,” Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez said of Father Juan... Read more
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for... Read more
UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school
When officers arrived, they found and began administering help to multiple victims with gunshot wounds, “about seven” of whom were... Read more
Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters
For the Missionaries of Charity, whose charism is to serve “the poorest of the poor,” Advent isn’t just for a... Read more
Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills
The lawsuit, filed on Dec. 12, alleges that Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter gave abortion drugs to a woman across state... Read more
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
The 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several... Read more
Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’
“It is a great joy for me to welcome you to the house of St. Peter, to the home of... Read more
‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts
An immersive Catholic-produced audio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novel is climbing the podcast charts this Advent. Read more
The beauty and power of the O Antiphons
These seven ancient prayers remind us there is more to Advent than simply preparing for Christmas. Read more
Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica
During the Dec. 15 trip, the pontiff encouraged the island’s Catholic majority to continue to foster its traditional piety as... Read more
‘Reverently awe-inspiring’: The story behind twin Catholic parishes in Virginia, Maryland
St. Benedict Church in Baltimore and St. Benedict Church in Richmond were both constructed by Father Michael McInerney, a monk... Read more
Bethlehem’s ‘Milk Grotto’: A pilgrimage site of hope for families seeking miracles
The Milk Grotto has long been a favored pilgrimage site for women and families seeking the blessing of a child... Read more
Lee Edwards, Catholic historian of American conservatism, dies at 92
Author and Catholic convert Lee Edwards died a little before 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Vatican Christmas concert artists to promote peace, reconciliation
The pope emphasized the unique power of music to foster unity and communion, drawing parallels to the first Christmas. Read more
The healing of a Royal Navy sailor at Lourdes
Here is the story of John Traynor, whose miraculous healing at Lourdes was announced Dec. 8 by the archbishop of... Read more
Christmas 2024: Catholic gifts for anyone on your shopping list
With Christmas quickly approaching, you may still be looking for the perfect gift for people on your shopping list. Read more
The Nazi resister who had one of the most profound Advents ever
Even before his ordeal in prison, Father Alfred Delp had preached and written extensively on Advent, even exhorting his people... Read more
Trump commits to keeping abortion pill available
President-elect Donald Trump vowed he would not use his executive authority to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Read more
