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Looking back on my year without the platform formerly known as Twitter
Daniel P. Horan reflects on the benefits reaped and lessons learned through his exit from Twitter/X.
Year: 2024
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Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr
Reading 1 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power,was working great wonders and signs among the people.Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen,Cyrenians, and Alexandrians,and people from …
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in Jubilee Year
Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi address in St. Peter’s Square, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Dec 25, 2024 / 12:54 pm (CNA). Pope …
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Our Savior arrives in the fullness of time
Laudetur Jesus Christus. Sia lodato Gesù Cristo. Loué soit Jésus-Christ. Garbe Jezui Kristui. Niech będzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus. Alabado sea Jesucristo. Slava Isusu Kristu. Praised be Jesus Christ. “Vere dignum …
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‘An incredible thing’: Catholic groups collect Christmas toys for children in need
Volunteers at Mount Saint Mary College collected more than 800 toys for their annual toy drive in Newburgh, New York, in December 2024. / Credit: Lee Ferris CNA Staff, Dec …
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Pope urges war-torn world to walk through door of peace on Christmas
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 …
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Pope pleads for Ukraine negotiations, Middle East ceasefire in Christmas message
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.
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Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Not Another Secular Holiday – “The world still needs—urgently needs—’the birth of the Savior’ and ‘the cure for its wounds in the peace of Christ.’ “God Is with Us”: Christmas …
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What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?
<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.
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Editorial: Biden’s commutations of death sentences exemplify mercy, hope
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 …