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Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the reopening of the landmark cathedral in central Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Dec 7, 2024

By Solène Tadié

The reopening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral was held Saturday evening in the presence of numerous religious... Read more

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Dec 7, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop... Read more

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Dec 7, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together. Read more

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

Dec 7, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Since mid-2024, Chile’s legislative branch has been reviewing various regulations on the use of medications and procedures for the “gender... Read more

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

Dec 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Dec 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

Dec 7, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Demonstrating alongside activists, lawmakers, and medical professionals, the three men shared their stories with CNA. Read more

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Dec 6, 2024

By Kristina Millare

In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Dec 6, 2024

By Marco Mancini, Matthew Bunson

Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created on Dec. 7 in the 10th consistory of Pope Francis, 10... Read more

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

Dec 6, 2024

By AC Wimmer, Marco Mancini

“I am with my heart, and I would say with my whole body, for a synodal vision,” Archbishop Ignace Bessi... Read more

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

Dec 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In July, the Texas attorney general sued the HHS over the change to Title X that eliminated parental consent requirements... Read more

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8 Republican senators sign letter opposing military draft for women in defense proposal

Dec 6, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft,” the senators wrote. Read more

An earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California near the town of Eureka on Dec. 5, 2024.

Northern California parish evacuates after earthquake, tsunami warning

Dec 6, 2024

By Matt McDonald

The earthquake, which measured 7.0 on the magnitude scale, was felt at about 10:45 a.m. local time in Humboldt County,... Read more

Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku of Sudan's El Obeid Diocese.

Catholic bishop in Sudan seriously injured in assault by Rapid Forces

Dec 6, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali fell into the hands of the paramilitary force while he was traveling to the... Read more

Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” Dec. 5, 2024, said he originally wrote a book “three times” as long as his latest, “We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine,” and said that there’s “another book coming that includes the story of Job and the and the story of the Passion.”

Jordan Peterson: The Bible is a collection of ‘world-ordering’ ideas

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Renowned Canadian psychology professor Jordan Peterson on Thursday described the Bible as a collection of “world-ordering,” “civilization-engendering” ideas. Read more

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament along route of Chartres pilgrimage June 9, 2019.

Vatican could reportedly restrict Latin Mass for Chartres pilgrimage, French media claims

Dec 6, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The three-day walking pilgrimage from Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to the Chartres over Pentecost weekend culminates in a massive... Read more

The U.S./Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.

New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“We urge the new administration to rethink this proposed deportation policy and instead return to bipartisan negotiations to repair the... Read more

The last ordinary public consistory to create new cardinals took place on Sept. 30, 2023.

What is a consistory? Your questions answered

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Here’s everything you need to know about this Saturday’s consistory. Read more

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Italy.

Naples’ new cardinal sees red hat as call to ‘embrace the cross of the weakest’

Dec 5, 2024

By Marco Mancini

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Italy, said he sees the appointment not as a personal honor but as a call... Read more

Pro-life activist Matthew Engelthaler places signs in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

CDC: Abortions declined slightly following reversal of Roe v. Wade

Dec 5, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related policy developments in the United States.  Read more