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Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more
Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood
From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more
PHOTOS: Pilgrims from all over the world pass through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to... Read more
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provides $895 billion in defense and military spending. Read more
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23. Read more
We’re ‘finding creative methods to reach people,’ says bishop of 1-year-old Nigerian diocese
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the innovative approaches to evangelization are bearing fruit in various sectors of his diocese. Read more
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to... Read more
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door... Read more
Patriarch of Jerusalem: Let us look to the future with hope, without hatred or violence
“Our commitment this Christmas is to rebuild our trust and renew our hope for life here in Bethlehem and throughout... Read more
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more
Urbi et orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in jubilee year
Pope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn... Read more
‘An incredible thing’: Catholic groups collect Christmas toys for children in need
Multiple Catholic groups and organizations this year have collected and distributed Christmas presents to children and families in need. 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 Francis on Christmas 2024: God is our hope
The 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially... Read more
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the... Read more
‘Christ, the Savior, is here:’ 200 years of ‘Silent Night’ in its Austrian birthplace
More than 200 years later, the carol is sung in over 300 languages and was even praised by Pope Francis... Read more
Becoming the mother of God: Did Mary have a choice?
Did Mary have free will, or did she have to consent to being Jesus’ mother? Two theologians weigh in. Read more
The little-known story of a saint’s Christmas vision of the infant Jesus in Rome
The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where... Read more
Pandoro or panettone? 5 American seminarians in Rome share their Christmas traditions
Here’s what five NAC seminarians from the United States are doing this Christmas, what they’ve done in the past, and... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Pizzaballa shares Christmas message after Gaza visit
The press conference was not only a chance for the Latin patriarch to share an annual Christmas message but also... Read more
