Archive for October 5, 2024

Devout Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus Christ in "The Chosen," is an executive producer and narrator of the new film "Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story."?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’

The film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country... Read more

The tomb of St. Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938) in Łagiewniki, Poland.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska

On Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the... Read more

Among the various ceremonies at the inauguration of the first female Mexican president, Claudia Scheinbaum, in the capital city’s Constitution Plaza — commonly known as Zócalo — a group of Indigenous women performed a “sacred ceremony.”?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Cardinal, exorcists have differing takes on ‘cleansing’ ritual performed on Mexican president 

A Mexican cardinal and three priests have differing takes on the “cleansing” ritual that was performed during the inauguration of... Read more

Mark Houck and other pro-life activists share the severe suffering they have experienced due to the pro-abortion policies of the Biden-Harris administration at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Panelists at Pray Vote Stand Summit slam government’s pro-abortion agenda

Pennsylvania pro-life advocate Mark Houck joined panelists at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Read more

The Maronite Catholic eparch of Batroun, Bishop Mounir Khairallah, attends a Synod on Synodality press conference on Oct. 5, 2024, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing

Bishop Mounir Khairallah of Batroun shared his personal experience of violence and forgiveness, recounting how his parents were murdered when... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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