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This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
Bishops lament deaths in protests in Peru, call for dialogue to restore peace
The confrontations began after President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7 declared a state of emergency, dissolved Congress, and said he... Read more
Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law amid Catholic bishops’ concerns
President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) into law Tuesday during a ceremony on the South Lawn... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet sues for defamation over accusations of sexual assault
Cardinal Marc Ouellet has filed a defamation lawsuit in Quebec courts contending that a woman wrongly accused him of sexual... Read more
Hungry, poor, and disabled Canadians seeking assisted suicide
Food banks in Canada are reporting that clients are considering assisted suicide as they face financial insecurity. Read more
Bishops in Bolivia call on authorities to act against land seizures
Archbishop René Leigue Cesarí of Santa Cruz addressed authorities in his Dec. 11 homily, asking them to find a solution... Read more
Pro-lifers in Mexico demand government put an end to killings of pregnant women
One pro-lifer stressed that “at this time, the widespread demand of Mexican society is the prevention of any form of... Read more
Synod on Synodality official: Women priests ‘not an open question’ for the Church
In an article published Dec. 13, Sister Nathalie Becquart said that there are many ways for women to serve the... Read more
English bishop resigns, saying office is ‘too great a burden’
A bishop in the U.K. has taken the unusual step of announcing his resignation on the grounds that the office... Read more
EWTN honors former NFL star Danny Abramowicz with 2022 Mother Angelica Award
The annual award recognizes those who have dedicated their lives to serving the Church and bringing others into a deeper... Read more
Heisman winner Caleb Williams: Catholic school made me a ‘man for others’
A graduate of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., Williams made clear that he has not forgotten his roots. Read more
Young martyr known as ‘the Maria Goretti of Brazil’ beatified
Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis presided Dec. 10 at the solemn ceremony of beatification for Isabel Cristina Mrad Campos. Read more
U.S. shrine re-creates Our Lady of Guadalupe apparition with giant sculptures
The new Tepeyac Hill, located in Oklahoma City, was dedicated Sunday in anticipation of the feast of Our Lady of... Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger reinstated to ministry
Pfleger, a famous Chicago priest known for his social justice activism, has now been exonerated on four different sexual abuse... Read more
Bishop Gomez: Our Lady of Guadalupe is ‘our mother’
The annual midnight Mass took place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Dec.... Read more
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘wants to stay with us’
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Spanish in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12 to mark the feast of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope Francis to ask heads of state to pardon prisoners as Christmas gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced... Read more
Seeing Jesus in the enemy: Christmas in Ukraine’s martyr city
There is a lot to rebuild in the town of Izium. An estimated 80% of the taller buildings and 30%... Read more
German bishop must face Vatican investigation, abuse council demands
The survivors’ organization called on Bishop Bode “to take moral responsibility for the suffering caused by him — irrespective of... Read more
