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Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809.

St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary

Flag of Nigeria on soldiers arm.

Trump vows more strikes on Nigerian militants due to Christian persecution

Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas closes the Holy Door at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome on Dec. 25, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’

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

Sudanese bishop delivers Christmas message in midst of war

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith 

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 26, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters

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CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used?

Church of St. Stephen in Jerusalem, Israel, Sept. 18, 2018.

St. Stephen: Visiting the spot where the first martyr died

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In effort to stem violence against Christians, U.S. conducts airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem: ‘God does not wait for history to improve before entering into it’

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