Vatican Nativity crèche inspired by Peru’s Andean region
The representation of Peru's diverse Indigenous communities in this year's Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square embodies the joy and hope of their faith, said Peruvian Bishop Carlos Alberto Salcedo Ojeda of Huancavelica, Peru.
More example than exhortation: Pope’s 2021 illustrated teaching on kinship
From a vaccination clinic in the atrium of the Vatican audience hall to a visit to the ancient Iraqi city of Ur and later to a refugee camp in Lesbos, Greece, Pope Francis demonstrated throughout 2021 what he means by seeing all people as brothers or sisters.
Our Lady of Fatima statue near national shrine in Washington vandalized
Days ahead of a major Marian feast day in the Catholic Church, a marble statue of Our Lady of Fatima near the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington was vandalized, with Mary's hands and nose cut off, her face scratched and the cross on her crown broken off.
Restoration at Church of the Nativity shows what cooperation can do
When restoration on the Church of the Nativity's wooden beams and leaking roof began in 2013 with the blessing of the three custodial churches, everyone involved was aware of the historic significance of the venture. It was the first time in 540 years that any repair work was done on the church on the site where Jesus was born.
Knights’ documentary on St. Joseph now available to view online for free
The Knights of Columbus made its latest documentary, "St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father," available to view for free at kofc.org beginning Dec. 8 to coincide with the end of the "Year of St. Joseph."
Water a meter high: South Sudan bishop seeks help as floods continue
Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of Malakal, South Sudan, called for support as floods continued to devastate his diocese, creating a complex web of challenges.
Look at the faces of migrants; help them, pope says
The best way to overcome indifference to the suffering of migrants and refugees is to look in their faces, Pope Francis said.
In early morning darkness, pope pays tribute to Immaculate Conception
An hour before sunrise, Pope Francis set a basket of white roses at the base of a statue of the Immaculate Conception in the center of Rome, praying Mary would help all who suffer.
Texas bishops urge Biden to end impasse over health care funding for poor
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has asked President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to end a stalemate between state officials and the federal agency overseeing Medicaid payments that is threatening health care for low-income Texans.
Catholic Church taking fresh look at ministry on HBCU campuses
The church is taking a fresh look at ministry at the United States' historically Black colleges and universities.
