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Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Christmas Hope Is in the Air for Holy Land’s Christians
Santa's House, a local attraction in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, is decked out for pilgrims, but there are very few,...
National Catholic Register
Dec 21, 20244 min read


Embassy Vatican: Some Demystifications
(Photo: Unsplash) A change of presidential administrations typically leads to changes in U.S. diplomatic personnel abroad, especially at...
George Weigel
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878). (Photo: Galerie Art Praha via Wikimedia/Public Domain) By Jonah McKeown/CNA After years of...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Happy Birthday to Pope Francis, a Quotable Pontiff
Pope Francis is presented with a birthday cake aboard the papal plane on the return from his trip to Corsica on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. He...
National Catholic Register
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 11,...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Pope Francis releases World Day of Peace message, renews call to end death penalty
Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries
The contemplative Sisters of the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, support themselves by offering their hand-painted...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 14, 20245 min read


This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. | (Photo: Daniel...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Pope Francis to open Holy Door in Roman prison on feast of St. Stephen for 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L’Aquila, Italy. (Photo: Vatican Media) By Kristina Millare/CNA Pope Francis will open a Holy Door in...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Denver Archdiocese to Hold Special Collection for Lebanese Christians, Refugees Amid War Crisis
Sunset over Beirut, Lebanon (Photo: Unsplash) Parishes across the Archdiocese of Denver are uniting with our brothers and sisters in...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Traditional rite to demolish wall protecting Holy Door held at St. Peter’s Basilica
The traditional ceremony to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Ringing in restoration: Denver joins worldwide celebration for Notre Dame’s reopening
(Photo: Unsplash) Mark your calendars! Soon, cathedrals around the world will ring their bells in joyous harmony! On Saturday, December...
Marie San Jose
Dec 5, 20242 min read


A Christian Border Town in Lebanon is in the Crosshairs, Again
(Photo: Unsplash) By Alberto Fernandez/National Catholic Register Sometimes small things vividly illustrate and reveal larger truths....
National Catholic Register
Dec 4, 20244 min read


ICYMI: Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L'Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2022. | (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA) By Kristina Millare/CNA The Dicastery...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 2, 20242 min read

ICYMI: How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015. | (Photo: L'Osservatore Romano) By...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 1, 20245 min read


Catholic NASA scientist delves into investigation of potential life on other planets
(Photo: Unsplash) By Tyler Arnold/CNA The unresolved question of whether life exists on other planets continues to spark curiosity from...
Catholic News Agency
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute
“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming...
Catholic News Agency
Nov 30, 20243 min read

‘Hope Never Disappoints’ is Holy Father’s new book for 2025 Jubilee Year
The book “Hope Never Disappoints” is based on interviews author Hernán Reyes Alcaide (pictured here) conducted with Pope Francis....
Catholic News Agency
Nov 29, 20243 min read

Thanksgiving: Gratitude for the Eucharist and Christ-Centered Relationships
Detail, Jan Anton van der Baren, ‘Eucharist in a Garland’ (Photo: Public domain) By Thomas Griffin/National Catholic Register Turkey,...
National Catholic Register
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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