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Nebraska priest dies after stabbing in parish rectory, suspect arrested
The archdiocese said in a statement that Father Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted “during an invasion at the rectory of St.... Read more
Supreme Courts in three states set to hear abortion case arguments
This week state Supreme Courts in Arizona, Wyoming, and New Mexico will hear oral arguments for litigation related to the... Read more
Hearing the pope’s confession: Vatican confessor reflects on sacrament
A veteran Vatican confessor spoke about his time as confessor to Pope Francis, stressing the enduring and essential role of... Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist. Read more
Cardinal Sarah addresses First African Congress on liturgy
Cardinal Robert Sarah recently cautioned against the overuse of cultural elements over Christian ones during liturgical celebrations. Read more
The hidden life of Nicholas Black Elk revealed in canonization process
Two Jesuit priests have emphasized Black Elk’s enduring Catholic faith as his canonization process unfolds. Read more
Orphan rescued by Mother Teresa promotes cause of Minnesota nun
Patrick Norton, who was adopted as a boy, was painting a lamp post in a cemetery when he encountered who... Read more
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Brazilian native as Boston’s new auxiliary bishop
Father Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa, 47, will join Cardinal Seán O’Malley and four other auxiliaries as bishops of the archdiocese. Read more
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the... Read more
Report: Interstate travel for abortion doubled from 2020 to 2023
In spite of the increase, pro-life activists pointed out that a recent increase in live births nationally shows that pro-life... Read more
World’s ‘largest living Nativity scene’ opens in Colombia
Since Dec. 2, the faithful in Barranquilla, Colombia, have been able to visit the staging of “the largest Nativity scene... Read more
Christmas 2023: A Catholic gift guide for the little ones on your shopping list
These seven small Catholic shops offer great Christmas gifts for the children in your life. Read more
Italian bishop suspends selecting godparents for baptism and sponsors for confirmation
Bishop Mario Vaccari of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli in Italy said he made his decision because “emotional ties” have been prioritized over... Read more
House announces new probe of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn
“The disgusting targeting and harassment of Jewish students is not limited to these institutions,” said North Carolina Republican Rep. Virginia... Read more
Washington archbishop addresses decision to limit Traditional Latin Mass
Cardinal Wilton Gregory said he believes that by restricting the Traditional Latin Mass, “the Holy Father is trying to complete... Read more
Climate activists vandalize St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy
Climate activists vandalized the facade of the nearly 1,000-year-old St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, on Thursday. Read more
Quebec Archdiocese celebrates 350th anniversary with jubilee year of celebration
The oldest diocese in Canada begins Dec. 8, 2023, a yearlong celebration with an opening Mass at the country’s historic... Read more
After pro-life loss in Ohio, Columbus bishop announces several initiatives to promote life
Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes has announced several pro-life and spiritual initiatives that the prelate hopes will make abortion “unthinkable.” Read more
The story behind the Immaculate Conception banner at every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception. Read more
