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In the sixth month,the angel Gabriel was sent from Godto a town of Galilee called Nazareth,to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph,of the house of David,and the virgin’s name was Mary.And coming to her, he said,“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”But she was greatly troubled at what was saidand pondered ... read more

Let us pray God teach us: we need his teaching; we are very blind. The apostles on one occasion said to Christ, when his words tried them, “Increase our faith.” Let us come to him honestly: we cannot help ourselves; we do not know ourselves; we need his grace. — St. John Henry Newman ... read more

Today is the Fourth of the O Antiphons, O Clavis David (O Key of David). O sublime majesty of the coming Redeemer! To Him has been delivered the key, the government of the house of David (Is 22:22). Boundless is His power over the graces and privileges of the Church, over the souls and hearts ... read more

Children greet the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, during his visit to Gaza’s Holy Family Parish on Dec. 19, 2025. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 18:35 pm Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for ... read more

A new Vatican labor regulations decree was issued after an audience granted to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured here with Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 19, 2025 / 16:22 pm Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See (ULSA, by its ... read more

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the State Department Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 19, 2025. | Credit: Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 19, 2025 / 15:52 pm U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there will be a plan “early ... read more

Bishop of San Diego Michael Pham dedicates “Angels Unawares,” a new sculpture on the campus of the University of San Diego (USD), on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. | Credit: Photo courtesy of University of San Diego San Diego, California, Dec 19, 2025 / 15:22 pm Bishop of San Diego Michael Pham dedicated “Angels Unawares,” a ... read more

Children greet the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, during his visit to Gaza’s Holy Family Parish on Dec. 19, 2025. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 18:35 pm (CNA). Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City ... read more

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MOLEQL Church officials have warned that the backlog could lead to significant priest shortages in the country, Visas for religious workers allow foreign nationals to work for a U.S. religious organization, through the temporary R-1 visa or a Green Card EB-4 visa, which requires at least two years of membership in the same ... read more

A new Vatican labor regulations decree was issued after an audience granted to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured here with Pope Leo XIV. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 19, 2025 / 16:22 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of ... read more

Simone Risoluti Pope Leo speaks to youth attending NCYC on Nov. 21 via livestream on EWTN. We have three guests, first Jonah McKeown, discussing the Year in Review, followed by Kevin Knight and Matt McDonald, reviewing the Register's most viewed stories of the year. ... read more

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the State Department Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 19, 2025. / Credit: Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 19, 2025 / 15:52 pm (CNA). U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there will ... read more

Jeffrey Bruno A snowy St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan on Gaudete Sunday 2025. On a Gaudete Sunday blizzard at St. Patrick’s, a blind priest and the Xavier Society reveal a clearer kind of sight: faith guided by touch, sound and grace. ... read more

Shutterstock We celebrate the final Sunday of Advent, preparing our hearts to welcome Jesus. That first Christmas was difficult, requiring the heroic virtue of Mary and Joseph. ... read more