Archive for December 26, 2023

A stamp printed in United Kingdom in 1999 shows image of the dedicated to the Glastonbury Holy Thorn.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

The Holy Thorn: In Glastonbury, England, a special hawthorn tree blooms every year at Christmas

This special variety of hawthorn grows in and around Glastonbury and the legendary, original tree is said to have sprouted... Read more

Painting of St. Stephen’s martyrdom.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

St. Stephen: Visiting the spot where the first martyr died

A chapel of one form or another memorializing Stephen’s martyrdom has existed at the site since at least the fifth... Read more

The Monastery of Città della Pieve in Italy.?w=200&h=150

By ACI Stampa

Blind from birth, Sister Chiara Antonella shares her story of music and prayer

The Poor Clare sister shared in a recent interview about her calling to religious life, life in the monastery, and... Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

New Yorkers will vote on making abortion an ‘equal right’ in state’s constitution

The 2024 ballot initiative comes as a wave of states attempt to expand abortion access by amending their constitutions following... Read more

Pope Francis gives a blessing after he delivers his Angelus address to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 26, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis: After 2,000 years the persecution of Christians continues

During Tuesday’s Angelus on the occasion of the feast of St. Stephen, Pope Francis renewed his call for peace. Read more