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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.

December 21, 2023

Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships

Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.

December 21, 2023

Latin Patriarch says photos show bombed Gaza convent as White House raises 'concerns' with IDF

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has published photos depicting a fiery assault on the Holy Family Parish compound in Gaza, alleging the IDF was behind the attacks.