Month: December 2024

“I wanted the second Holy Door to be the one here, at a prison,” Francis told the inmates. “I wanted all of us, inside or out, to have an opportunity to …

Given the importance the Catholic electorate has played in the discussion of the outcome of the 2024 national election, the National Catholic Reporter is naming the Catholic voter its Newsmaker …

Francis, the comic strip: Leo tells the Christmas story and highlights a humble hero.

Daniel P. Horan reflects on the benefits reaped and lessons learned through his exit from Twitter/X.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As millions of pilgrims prepare to cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis called on individuals, nations and the global community to …

Pope Francis appealed for negotiations to end Russia’s ongoing invasion in Ukraine and for a ceasefire in the war-ravaged Middle East during his annual Christmas Day message. 

<p>It was during the pandemic when the Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her puppet-maker husband, Michael Schupbach, were going a little stir-crazy that they came up with the idea.

In the spirit of Pope Francis, who has emphasized mercy, Biden has reminded us of the pathway to a more humane society, prioritizing redemption over retribution. We must cling dearly …

Pope Francis on Christmas Eve formally inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome. What that means and what it …

Readings for the Vigil Mass Readings for the Mass during the Night Readings for the Mass at Dawn Readings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Reading I Is …