Advent is opportunity to get off pedestal of superiority, pope says
The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous and pretending to be self-sufficient, Pope Francis said.
Supreme Court appears ready to support web designer in free speech case
In a case examining the scope of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the Supreme Court Dec. 5 ultimately seemed to favor a broad view of free speech.
USPS ‘Virgin and Child’ stamp features one of world’s most revered images
Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a traditional first-class Christmas stamp showing Mary and Jesus, and this year's stamp features an oil-on-panel painting from the first half of the 16th century titled "Virgin and Child."
Pope approves new law strengthening oversight of Vatican-related entities
Pope Francis has approved a new law strengthening the oversight of Vatican-related foundations and nonprofit organizations as well as detailing sanctions and clarifying existing norms on transparency, accountability and mandated compliance with anti-money laundering measures.
‘Knights’ Kids’ in need get Christmas joy during shopping spree, visit with Santa
Christmas joy came a little early for 34 underprivileged children from Guadalupe this year.
Dancers full of praise as Honor Your Mother places renewed emphasis on Eucharist
From the choir’s warm, gentle entrance rendition of “Immaculate Mary” to the numerous flags and posters depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe to Bishop John P. Dolan’s reminder of Jesus’ mother’s love
Nothing is impossible for God, not even peace in Ukraine, pope says
Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to join him in entrusting to Mary "the universal desire for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, which is suffering so much."
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day.
On Guadalupe feast, U.S. church reaffirms its solidarity with immigrants
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the U.S. bishops' migration chairman reaffirmed the church's solidarity with immigrants, "each one of them a brother or sister to us all."
After vote, House sends Respect for Marriage Act to Biden for signature
By a vote of 258-169, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act Dec. 8 and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
