‘Fleece’ Navidad and Advent

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Fraternity men to look manlier in Movember [VIDEO]

No, the headline isn't a typp. The 11th month of the year is sometimes referred to as "Movember," a time for men to forego shaving and with their "Mo’s," raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says

Baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world.

Supreme Court tie vote blocks temporary plan to stop deportations

Legal experts have called it an ambiguous and confusing political and legal decision that leaves many in a state of limbo.

British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Charlie Gard, the British baby whose legal battle caught the attention of the world, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday, his family announced.

Holy Week, Easter provide new beginnings

When you get right down to it, the message of Easter is one of hope. Jesus is victorious over sin and death and offers each of us the gift of new life.

Movies: The Irishman

NEW YORK (CNS) — The disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa, who vanished without a trace in 1975, has never been explained. But that doesn’t deter director Martin Scorsese from solving the mystery in “The Irishman” (Netflix), an epic historical drama.

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace, brotherhood

Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace.

Wildfires point to urgency of upcoming Amazon synod, Bolivian bishop says

LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Wildfires raging in Bolivia and Brazil underscore the urgency of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon that Pope Francis has called for October, said Bishop Eugenio Coter of the apostolic vicariate of Pando in northern Bolivia.

Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, pope says at Palm Sunday Mass

From modern-day martyrs to those who quietly care for the sick or elderly, Pope Francis remembered all those who "sacrifice themselves daily," following Jesus in serving others and giving witness to the Gospel.