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At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says
More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said.
Molokai’s leprosy settlements — the ‘ohana’ of two Catholic saints — faces historic transition
One of the last remaining leprosy settlements in the U.S., on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, testifies to St. Damien’s care as eight remaining patient-residents live out their lives.
Catholic experts say rule to let franchise employees join unions would be major labor advance
If a new federal labor ruling goes into effect in late February, millions of franchise employees and contractors will find it easier to form or join unions
At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says
More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said.
Woman says rosary made of tornado debris is ‘beautiful because God loves broken things’
With the encouragement and support of her pastor, Father Michael Stalla, Cassandra Falcone delved into the world of rosary-making.
Legendary Irish Catholic singer reflects on role of faith in music
The singer’s Catholic culture is often evident on his social media, and Daniel O’Donnell regularly lends his musical talents at his parish, where he often sings in the choir when he’s not on the road.
Welcome Jesus into the manger of your heart, papal preacher says
The first step toward keeping Christ in Christmas is for Christians to make room for him in their hearts, the preacher of the papal household told Pope Francis and top Vatican officials.
Catholic leaders say church must vocally advocate for migrants amid increasing hostility
Amid increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment, the Catholic Church must remain vocal in its ministry to and advocacy for migrants, Catholic leaders said at a Dec. 21 panel.
Papal almoner will spend Christmas in the Holy Land in a ‘journey of closeness’
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of Vatican Dicastery for the Service of Charity, landed in Israel on Dec. 22, starting a “journey of closeness” as papal envoy to the Holy Land during a difficult wartime Christmas season.
Washington Roundup: Justices disqualify Trump; Harris’ abortion tour; no Ukraine Christmas deal
The Colorado Supreme Court on Dec. 19 found former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely review by the U.S. Supreme Court.