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The New York Archdiocese is seeking a universal settlement with abuse survivors, with a deal that could break legal gridlock involving the archdiocese and its insurer Chubb, which has refused to cover abuse claims. ... read more

Students at the Jesuit-run school experience how environmental stewardship becomes spiritual practice — where caring for creation is seen as inseparable from caring for neighbors and the oneness in community.  ... read more

Catholic religious and others made a public appeal outside a federal field office Dec. 19 in Chicago: They wanted permission to bring Communion and pastoral care to immigration detainees on Christmas. ... read more

Medical Mission Srs. Estelle Demers, Joan Chunkapura and Barbara Ann Brigham found new, inventive ways to live radical love. ... read more

The prophet would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters. ... read more

St. Thorlak of Iceland Feast date: Dec 23 The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23. Although Iceland's national assembly declared him a saint in 1198, only five years after his death, this “unofficial” canonization did not become an official part of the Church's ... read more

Thus says the Lord GOD:Lo, I am sending my messengerto prepare the way before me;And suddenly there will come to the templethe LORD whom you seek,And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.Yes, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.But who will endure the day of his coming?And who can stand when he ... read more

I would not believe if I did not realize that it is reasonable to believe. — St. Thomas Aquinas ... read more

The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of neighbor. ... read more

On December 22, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued the Apostolic Letter A fidelity that generates the future. This brief exhortation emphasizes the importance of the priesthood and its missionary character. It is a reflection by Pope Leo on the 60th anniversary of the Decrees of the Second Vatican Council Optatam Totius (Decree on Priestly Training) ... read more

Detail from "Nativity" (c.1311 - c.1320) by Giotto [WikiArt.org] The Roman Missal provides four distinct Mass texts for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord: the “Vigil Mass,” the “Mass During the Night,” the “Mass at Dawn,” and the “Mass During the Day.” The gospel readings for these Christmas Masses teach ... read more

The White House has dismissed a plea from the Catholic bishops of Florida, who had called for a pause in immigration-enforcement actions during the Christmas season. In an email response on behalf of the Trump administration, Abigail Jackson wrote: “President Trump was elected based on his promise to the American people to deport criminal aliens. ... read more

(Image: Ignatius Press / www.ignatius.com) The historical relationship between Judaism and Catholicism is complex. Deep and abiding theological differences endure, and yet Jesus himself said that “salvation comes from the Jews” (Jn 4:22), and Pope Pius XI said that, “Spiritually, we are all Semites.” Looking at this long and complicated history, how ... read more

‘Madonna and Child’ by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato is often used as cover art for ‘The Reed of God’ by Caryll Houselander. ‘The Reed of God’ author’s insights touch the heart. ... read more

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski serves on the Committee on Migration of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ‘Removing dangerous criminals has been accomplished to a great degree,’ the bishops said in a Dec. 22 statement. ... read more