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The meanings and traditions of Advent
Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into... Read more
The leader of Afghanistan’s Catholic community longs to return to the country
‘I would not have left the country while even a single sheep was left of my little flock.’ Read more
Catholic bishop ‘shocked and saddened’ by Jersey vote for assisted suicide ‘in principle’
He said the vote showed ‘a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society.’ Read more
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue. Read more
Pope Francis: Life’s essential ingredient is prayer
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful... Read more
What makes Dobbs the best, and possibly last, chance to overturn Roe?
Legal experts say the Dobbs case presents an ideal opportunity for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider previous rulings that... Read more
Bishops of Puerto Rico express their solidarity with Cuban bishops’ 'desire for freedom'
The Puerto Rican Bishops’ Conference expressed its solidarity with the desire of the Cuban bishops “to be heard, for peace,... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Greece and Cyprus ‘in the name of the Gospel’
Pope Francis said he will bring the joy of the Gospel to Greece and Cyprus when he visits next week. Read more
Award-winning artist David Troncoso on life in a camper van, the Renaissance, and learning from the masters
Sacred artist David Troncoso paints in the Renaissance style with DaVinci, Michelangelo, and Rafael as his guides. His art, he... Read more
Pope Francis names Vatican diplomat next papal envoy to Medjugorje
Pastoral care at Medjugorje, the site of alleged Marian apparitions, has been overseen by a Vatican representative since 2017. Read more
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Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012. Read more
The story behind the new Our Lady of Arabia cathedral in Bahrain
A Vatican cardinal will consecrate the cathedral on Dec. 10. Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Pope Francis attends student play on how the pandemic has affected young people
The pope watched a show called ‘The faces of the pandemic.’ Read more
Christian-Muslim dialogue needs a foundation in everyday friendship, French Dominican says
Progress in Christian-Muslim dialogue ultimately must come from Catholics and others who deliberately make efforts to befriend and understand Muslims,... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family. Read more
Here’s what Italy’s Cardinal Zuppi said at the launch of a book on the papacy’s future
Many see Zuppi as a possible ‘papabile’ in a future conclave. Read more
Pope Francis to disabled people: The Church needs you
The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more
Parents who lost daughter in accident find joy in adoption ‘God has always been there’
Biological parents to two daughters and two sons, Bruce and Lisa Alexander first considered adoption after their youngest was born.... Read more
