Archive for December 26, 2021

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By Hannah Brockhaus

5 things to know about the new ministry of catechist

Did you know that some instituted catechists can celebrate ‘minor exorcisms’? Read more

Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Archbishop of Lima says Jesus died as a layman and without offering a sacrifice

Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru, has yet to clarify remarks he made in a pre-Christmas Mass that contradict... Read more

Pope Francis greets a couple during a meeting with members of the Retrouvaille marriage ministry Nov. 6, 2021?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encourages married couples to rely on Christ in letter for Feast of the Holy Family

“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 26, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family

“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Desmond Tutu

The retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid leader died on Dec. 26 at the age of 90. Read more

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Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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