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Vandals target Nativity scene in Lebanon
A gun was placed near a Nativity scene in the town of Faraya, in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon,... Read more
Republicans introduce bill to define ‘male’ and ‘female’ based on biological differences
The Defining Male and Female Act of 2024 is designed to prevent government officials and courts from reinterpreting terms through... Read more
Military archdiocese launches initiative to build Catholic communities on military bases
Team Saint Paul, a new endeavor by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, places team members near military bases. Read more
5 Italians to be elevated as cardinals by Pope Francis at Dec. 7 consistory
In total, 21 cardinals — representing the Catholic Church’s geographical diversity — will be created at the upcoming consistory on... Read more
‘Raise your heads,’ Pope Francis tells faithful in first Advent message amid multiple conflicts
Pope Francis on Sunday addressed cosmic upheavals, modern anxieties, and current conflicts while emphasizing hope and spiritual vigilance. Read more
Daughters of St. Paul Christmas concerts aim to remind audience of the ‘closeness to God’
The “Come to Bethlehem: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul” tour will make stops this year in... Read more
The Jesuit priest who captured the last photos of the Titanic afloat
Father Francis Browne’s most famous contributions to world photography are his photographs of the Titanic. Read more
With Advent 2024, the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins. What does this entail?
The liturgical calendar has a three-year cycle, repeating every three years, which determines the biblical readings for Sunday Masses. Read more
A path toward unity: Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
The letter was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch during his visit to Istanbul for the patronal feast of the Orthodox... Read more
JP II-inspired cafe celebrates 10 years of ‘bringing riches of the faith’ to public square
Last month, Soren and Ever Johnson marked the 10th anniversary of one of the fruits of their ministry: Trinity House... Read more
St. Andrew the Apostle: 8 things to know and share
St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who... Read more
Advent 2024: 4 Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into... Read more
Giving thanks by giving food: Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers serve those in need
Members of St. Vincent de Paul, who are known as Vincentians, serve more than 5 million people a year in... Read more
Catholic bishops in UK express dismay after Parliament passes assisted suicide bill
Members of Parliament in the U.K. on Nov. 29 voted in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)... Read more
Prosecutor confirms existence of Vatican dossier on disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
The Vatican “found” the file, it does “exist,” the Vatican’s promoter of justice, Alessandro Diddi, said, according to Italian media. Read more
Sister Wilhelmina’s order expands to English abbey founded by St. Thomas More’s family
The order was welcomed by Archbishop Bernard Longley of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, England, who invited them to consider the... Read more
Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
The Catholic hierarchy’s statement to the electorate underscored the social and moral concerns that should shape voters’ choices. Read more
Mexican bishops clarify: There is no ‘Mayan rite’
Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite” of the... Read more
Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermine women’s dignity, human rights expert says
Iraqi Christians push for Personal Status Law amid controversial amendments related to child marriage, divorce rights, and child custody. Read more
On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, was asked to respond to remarks by Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Read more
