Archive for November 25, 2024

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By Jonah McKeown

Investing with a clear conscience: How should Catholics manage their money?

In today’s complex society, it takes effort to ensure that your hard-earned money, once invested, doesn’t fund the kinds of... Read more

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, which will allow for his canonization... Read more

St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin, Germany.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Deutsch

New design of St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin sparks both praise and criticism

The Archdiocese of Berlin celebrated the reopening of St. Hedwig's Cathedral on Sunday after more than six years of renovation... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the academic community of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences in the Vatican, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis urges marriage and family institute: Use the gospel to spread salvation

The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural... Read more

Father Enzo Fortunato, OFM Conv., communications director for St. Peter’s Basilica, holds up a copy of the first issue of the Vatican's new monthly magazine, “Piazza San Pietro.”?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine

The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year —... Read more

Nigerian priests, Father George Ehusani, founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) and Executive Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and Father Hyacinth Ichoku, the Vice Chancellor of Veritas University Abuja, expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, noting recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest region.?w=200&h=150

By Agnes Aineah

“We are in trouble”: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria

Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a native of Seville, Spain, served as prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Known for his commitment to fostering dialogue between faiths, he was a key figure in the Vatican’s efforts to promote mutual understanding and peace.?w=200&h=150

By Edward Pentin

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72

A respected expert in Islam, the Spanish prelate devoted much of his career to promoting dialogue with the Muslim religion... Read more

Nov. 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Argentina and Chile, a treaty that was mediated by Pope St. John Paul II. Pope Francis is shown here speaking at the event.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war

Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments... Read more

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The historic city of Aleppo, Syria.

Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities

Lebanese Christians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on Dec. 8, 2024.

Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, recently announced that it has awarded $800,000 to recipients of its scholarship fund.

Papal Foundation announces $800,000 of scholarship awards to 110 religious and laypeople

Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

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The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway.

Norwegian parish holds Day of Prayer for Unborn in response to new abortion laws

John Traynor is believed to be the first British Catholic to be cured at Lourdes.

Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’

Cardinal Mykola Bychok is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic prelate.

World’s youngest cardinal is just 44 years old

Pope Francis prays at the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

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