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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
New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him
The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more
Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?
The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more
Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’
Demonstrating alongside activists, lawmakers, and medical professionals, the three men shared their stories with CNA. Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more
What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?
Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created on Dec. 7 in the 10th consistory of Pope Francis, 10... Read more
New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory
“I am with my heart, and I would say with my whole body, for a synodal vision,” Archbishop Ignace Bessi... Read more
White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas
In July, the Texas attorney general sued the HHS over the change to Title X that eliminated parental consent requirements... Read more
8 Republican senators sign letter opposing military draft for women in defense proposal
“Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft,” the senators wrote. Read more
Northern California parish evacuates after earthquake, tsunami warning
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
