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Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools
Eduardo Verástegui, producer of the box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” must gather almost 1 million signatures by early January... Read more
Cancun could become an abortion tourism destination with opening of new clinic
Marie Stopes International opened a clinic Nov. 23 in Cancun in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, raising concerns among... Read more
PHOTOS: Bethlehem welcomes Advent 2023 with quieter procession, still with hope
To mark the beginning of Advent, the custos of the Holy Land and the Franciscan friars made their annual procession... Read more
Archbishop Broglio sealed the Holy Door at the National Shrine. What is a Holy Door?
The doors at the entrance to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will... Read more
Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church
A Holy Door, which is traditionally sealed prior to jubilee years, provides special graces for pilgrims who walk through them. Read more
Climate activists disrupt archbishop’s Mass in Turin
Activists with the climate group Extinction Rebellion interrupted Mass at the Turin Cathedral on Sunday while reading aloud from the... Read more
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium. Read more
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to... Read more
Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath
Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent. Read more
What is Advent anyway?
Need a refresher on Advent? Here’s some info that can help you live a great Advent this year. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions and led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Authorities are investigating whether Islamic insurgents were responsible for the blast. Read more
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
With the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of... Read more
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
With the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center... Read more
Christmas 2023: Handmade gifts from Catholic monasteries
From soap and china to cakes and rosaries, these unique gifts are special to receive — and proceeds support the... Read more
Witnesses testify to torture by Nicaraguan dictatorship at hearing on imprisoned Catholic bishop
Among the witnesses testifying at the hearing titled “An Urgent Appeal to Let Bishop Álvarez Go” were several Nicaraguan exiles. Read more
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
In a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote on abortion, dies
President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 1981, fulfilling a campaign promise to name the... Read more
2023 Ratzinger Prize reflects on theological legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation awarded its annual Ratzinger Prize this week to two Spaniards. Read more
