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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem: ‘God does not wait for history to improve before entering into it’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa affirmed that “one of the great messages of Christmas” is that God “does not wait for history... Read more
First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’
The Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of five in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope,... Read more
In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies. Read more
‘From despair to serenity’: The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking
Sister Carla Venditti of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lives in Avezzano, Italy, and is known as... Read more
St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary
The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New... Read more
‘Everybody’s had it’: Backlash to Charlotte bishop’s ban of altar rails, kneelers
In a Dec. 17 letter, Bishop Michael Martin said that by Jan. 16, 2026, the use of altar rails, kneelers,... Read more
Trump vows more strikes on Nigerian militants due to Christian persecution
President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would wage more military strikes if the ongoing persecution of Christians persists... Read more
CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used?
Amid heavy immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, several bishops in the U.S. have recently issued broad dispensations to Catholics... Read more
St. Stephen: Visiting the spot where the first martyr died
A chapel of one form or another memorializing Stephen’s martyrdom has existed at the site since at least the fifth... Read more
In effort to stem violence against Christians, U.S. conducts airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria
With the support of the Nigerian government, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has carried out strikes... Read more
Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever
In this interview, José Antonio Kast, the pro-life Catholic president-elect of Chile, shares his views on politics, life, and the... Read more
The 8 days of Christmas? A look at the Christmas octave
The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees Christmas as an octave, an eight-day celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Read more
Pope Leo XIV revives tradition during first Christmas of his pontificate
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Christmas at the Vatican by reviving the tradition of offering Christmas Mass on... Read more
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas night homily
Pope Leo XIV's full homily at Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. Read more
