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How could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have ended up in Loreto, Italy?
Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where... Read more
Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview
Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more
Outspoken Calgary Bishop Emeritus Frederick Henry dies at 81
Throughout his career, Bishop Frederick Henry was unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, often drawing national attention for his positions. Read more
First Mass celebrated in restored Notre Dame cathedral
The archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, on Dec. 8 celebrated the first Mass during which the altar of the restored... Read more
U.S. bishops call for Biden to spare federal death row prisoners before leaving office
The U.S. bishops have, as a body, been calling for an end to the federal death penalty since 1980 when... Read more
Alberta government considers new euthanasia regulations
In the face of growing popularity of euthanasia throughout Canada, the province of Alberta is seeking citizen input on “oversight... Read more
Boston mayor to include Catholic school students in free-museums program next year
The expanded program, which offers free admission two Sundays a month for K–12 students, will now be open to Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis: Theology can be a ‘guide on the journey’ through a midlife crisis
Pope Francis met with academic staff participating in the International Congress on the Future of Theology “Heritage and Imagination” conference... Read more
Indian church leaders plead for protection amid ‘relentless attacks’ on Christians
“We need protection against what is happening and urge the government to ensure the safety of the Christians,” Archbishop John... Read more
A new dawn for Syria? Bishop Jallouf highlights Christians as pillars of reconstruction
Bishop Hanna Jallouf, the apostolic vicar of Aleppo and head of the Latin Church in Syria, shared his reflections on... Read more
Why the mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception’
“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques... Read more
Catholic priest calls Immaculate Conception dogma ‘key to everything,’ discusses new film
Father Chris Alar, MIC, appears in the new Marian docudrama “I Am the Immaculate Conception,” to be released in theaters... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Immaculate Conception in Rome with prayer, surprise art visit
Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome’s most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected... Read more
World leaders must broker Christmas peace, Pope Francis urges during Angelus
The pope also encouraged everyone to “open our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus, born of Mary Immaculate” as... Read more
Pope Francis links Mary’s humility to modern church at Mass with new cardinals
Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to... Read more
Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat
The Divine Fulfillment Conference, organized by Souls of the Christian Apostolate, is being held Dec. 27–29 online. Read more
Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening
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: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’
“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop... Read more
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together. Read more
Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile
Since mid-2024, Chile’s legislative branch has been reviewing various regulations on the use of medications and procedures for the “gender... Read more
