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Rediscover ‘original beauty’ of Christmas music with Scythian’s new ‘Christmas Out at Sea’
Scythian, an Irish folk band headlined by two Catholic brothers, wants to help you “rediscover the original beauty” of Christmas... Read more
Biden-Harris to prioritize abortion stance for reelection campaign
The U.S. vice president’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour is scheduled to focus on the alleged “harm” of abortion bans. Read more
California governor lambasted for canceling Christmas event
“Newsom can rightly be dubbed the Governor who stole Christmas and Hanukkah,” said Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of Becket,... Read more
U.S. dioceses respond to Vatican declaration on same-sex couple blessings
A new Vatican declaration on blessings issued Monday is seen by some bishops as an opportunity to clarify confusion and... Read more
U.S. religious freedom watchdog urges White House to list India as country of concern
The USCIRF said it was “alarmed by India’s increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf.” Read more
Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends
Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more
U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. Read more
New York bill would bar Chick-fil-A from major highway over Sunday closures
A proposed bill in New York state would require Chick-fil-A to leave a major highway system unless it opened on... Read more
Trial begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic activist imprisoned for 3 years
Lai was originally arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law, which was passed by China’s communist-controlled... Read more
Pro-life group Live Action offers ‘window to the womb’ in new online experience
Users can either watch an animated video that progresses through each day of development or they can click through each... Read more
A cardinal, an archbishop, and a bishop reveal their vocation stories
During this year’s bishops’ conference in Baltimore, three prelates serving in different parts of the country shared their stories of... Read more
During fundraiser, priest makes ‘longest shot ever by a priest on a playground’
Father Jarett Konrade in Beloit, Kansas, broke the record while attempting to fundraise for repairs at his parish. Read more
This Christmas season, see one of the oldest icons of the Virgin Mother and Child in Met exhibit
This Christmas season, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is displaying one of the oldest Madonna and Christ Child... Read more
U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
In a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on... Read more
How to pray the 300-year-old ‘Christmas novena’
The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve. Read more
Accused killer laid on priest in form of a cross after Nebraska stabbing, court filings say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, who served as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, died from... Read more
Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua
In a Dec. 13 letter to Pope Francis, Rubio asked the pontiff to intercede on behalf of the 57-year-old bishop... Read more
Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a... Read more
Christmas 2023: Best Catholic gifts for the hard-to-shop-for person this year
This list of unique Catholic gifts is sure to have something for anyone on your list this year. Read more
Iowa Satanic Temple display not protected by First Amendment, Catholic legal expert says
A legal analyst for EWTN said the display installed at the request of a prominent atheist group is not religious... Read more
