Vatican Nativity scene to highlight works of mercy

It will be donated by a Benedictine Abbey with the tree donated by a diocese established 25 years ago on the feast of the Annunciation.

A Seminarian Thanksgiving in Rome

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Seminarians studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome have a lot to be thankful for come Thanksgiving Day. Among them is their community, and also for home-baked pumpkin pie, made by their fellow students, the fifth-year student priests of the college.

Grammy winner sings with Sistine Chapel Choir in new Christmas CD

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a new release of music for Advent and Christmas, multiple Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli sings with the pope’s Sistine Chapel Choir.

St. Cecilia honored as patroness of musicians

(CNA) — St. Cecilia’s family was one of the principle families of Rome. According to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia’s family betrothed her to a young man named Valerius.

Life of African-American priest told through play ‘From Slave to Priest’

CHICAGO (CNS) — The life of Fr. Augustus Tolton already reads like a novel and now it is immortalized on stage with the new play “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” produced by St. Luke Productions from Battle Ground, Washington.

Focus on hope, love while fighting racism, urge speakers at Georgetown

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Government, religious and university leaders encouraged a standing-room-only crowd at Georgetown University not to lose hope in the battle against racism.

Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal

DETROIT (CNS) — Blessed Solanus Casey always said that “as long as there is a spark of faith,” there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes.

‘Helpers’ needed to deliver Merry Christmas within St. Vincent de Paul family

Santa Claus has some reliable helpers in the Southwest, but could certainly use more — about 700 more.

Thanksgiving: Faith in action shows gratitude

Herman D. Ray celebrates the unique American holiday of Thanksgiving as his ancestors once did — by thanking the Creator.

Puerto Rico archbishop sees spiritual rebirth after storm’s wrath

BALTIMORE (CNS) — Almost two months after the devastating winds and rains of Hurricane Maria pummeled the island of Puerto Rico, there is still no clear path to recovery.