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‘Christ, the Savior, is here:’ 200 years of ‘Silent Night’ in its Austrian birthplace
More than 200 years later, the carol is sung in over 300 languages and was even praised by Pope Francis... Read more
Pandoro or panettone? 5 American seminarians in Rome share their Christmas traditions
Here’s what five NAC seminarians from the United States are doing this Christmas, what they’ve done in the past, and... Read more
Who is St. Thorlak, the patron of Iceland?
The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23. Read more
German bishops respond to deadly Magdeburg market attack, call for prayer and peace
German bishops expressed horror after a car attack at Magdeburg Christmas market left five dead and more than 200 injured. Read more
Bishop Álvarez celebrates public Mass for Nicaragua
In his first public Mass, celebrated in Seville province, Spain, Bishop Rolando Álvarez prayed for his “beloved Nicaragua.” Read more
Stained-glass windows at Notre Dame to be replaced, new modern design revealed
The windows in six chapels on the southern side of the cathedral will be replaced with new windows designed by... Read more
UPDATE: Casualties at German Christmas market after car rams crowd
A car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market Friday evening in the central German city of Magdeburg, killing... Read more
Rector of Notre Dame Cathedral blesses creche ahead of Christmas celebrations
“My greatest joy is to see people happy because they have a cathedral again,” said Notre Dame Rector Monsignor Olivier... Read more
PHOTOS: Christmas in Rome as first Jubilee pilgrims arrive in Eternal City
Pope Francis will open five jubilee Holy Doors in the Christmas season between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6. Read more
Study: Many women ‘unprepared’ by health workers for severe pain from chemical abortions
“Many felt unprepared for the level of pain they experienced,” the study notes, adding that in many cases, there is... Read more
Following prolonged wait, the blood of St. Januarius liquefies again
The faithful of the city of Naples in Italy experienced profound relief when they witnessed the liquefaction of the blood... Read more
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
On the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis. Read more
Church in Germany pushes toward a national synodal body
At a meeting Dec. 13–14 in Wiesbaden, delegates discussed drafting the composition of a body that initially was proposed to... Read more
Spanish Supreme Court rules surrogacy exploits women, harms children’s rights
A ruling by the Supreme Court of Spain states that surrogacy exploits the woman who rents her womb and harms... Read more
Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters
For the Missionaries of Charity, whose charism is to serve “the poorest of the poor,” Advent isn’t just for a... Read more
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
The 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several... Read more
Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica
During the Dec. 15 trip, the pontiff encouraged the island’s Catholic majority to continue to foster its traditional piety as... Read more
The healing of a Royal Navy sailor at Lourdes
Here is the story of John Traynor, whose miraculous healing at Lourdes was announced Dec. 8 by the archbishop of... Read more
The Nazi resister who had one of the most profound Advents ever
Even before his ordeal in prison, Father Alfred Delp had preached and written extensively on Advent, even exhorting his people... Read more
Russian Orthodox patriarch writes to pregnant women to encourage them to keep their babies
In his letters, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill offers encouragement and congratulations to the new mothers, wishing them “many blessings from... Read more
