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December 31, 2023

German cardinal says Pope Francis’ same-sex blessings declaration ‘never would have happened’ under Benedict

Pope Benedict would "never" have approved a policy granting priests the ability to bless people in same-sex relationships, a close ally of the former pope says.

December 31, 2023

Nuns take to TikTok to evangelize, reverse Hollywood's depiction

A group of Catholic sisters known as the #MediaNuns are taking to TikTok to show others the love of God and reinforce the belief that people "are made for more."

December 29, 2023

5 FBI controversies of 2023 that shook faith in agency

The FBI faced widespread criticism in 2023 after some U.S. citizens and former federal agents say they lost trust in the agency over abuse of their civil liberties.

December 28, 2023

Vatican says bishops allowed to withhold same-sex blessings sanctioned by recent document

The Vatican has clarified that Catholic bishops around the world are free to implement or withhold its sanctioned blessings for people in same-sex relationships.

December 24, 2023

On Fourth Sunday of Advent, remember the promises made to the Virgin Mary by Gabriel, says Michigan priest

Fr. Joseph Krupp of Michigan reflects on the promises made to the Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel for this reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

December 23, 2023

Polish, Ukrainian bishops join growing coalition against Vatican’s same-sex blessings document

Eastern European leaders in the Catholic Church join a growing front of opposition to the Vatican's document allowing blessings for same-sex couples under specific conditions.

December 23, 2023

Three Advent food traditions from around the world help the faithful 'celebrate as a community'

Advent and Christmas come with many different traditions, including those of the culinary variety. Here's a look at three different food customs from around the world.

December 22, 2023

Minnesota Catholic Bishop says 30% of Americans being non-religious is his ‘number one concern’ as a clergyman

U.S. Catholic Bishop Robert Barron expressed that he is "very concerned" about a new poll showing that 30% of Americans identify as having no religion.

December 22, 2023

Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'

Las Posadas is an annual nine-day observance in the days before Christmas Eve. During Las Posadas, children dress up and reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

December 21, 2023

Catholic women's college in Indiana reverses policy change allowing applicants who ‘identify as women’

The President of Saint Mary's College in Indiana reversed a policy to consider the admission of biological males who identify as women at the all-women's college.