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December 19, 2023

Catholic Church's teaching on marriage 'has not changed' after Vatican document, US bishops say

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops clarified to U.S. faithful that the Vatican's document approving blessings for people in same-sex relationships does not change its doctrine.

December 19, 2023

Here's why Mary, Mother of God, is such a key figure in the Advent season

Dr. Mark Mirvalle, a professor of theology at Ave Maria University in Florida, explains why Mary, the mother of Jesus is an important figure during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

December 18, 2023

Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples

Same-sex couples in the Catholic Church may now be blessed, as long as they do not mistake the ritual with the sacrament of marriage, the Vatican stated.

December 18, 2023

Actor David Henrie, dad of three, has 'soft spot' for Box of Joy giving program for needy children

Actor David Henrie told Fox News Digital about his experience with "Box of Joy," a charitable initiative that provides Christmas gifts to children in developing countries.

December 17, 2023

IDF confirms 'incident' at Gaza church after patriarch says 2 Christian women killed, convent bombed

The Latin Patriarch claims the IDF attacked Holy Family Parish in Gaza, killing two Christian women inside the church and striking a convent caring for the disabled with a rocket.

December 17, 2023

Third Sunday of Advent is a time to rejoice, says South Carolina priest: 'Able to give love to others'

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, and its call to "rejoice always" and "pray without ceasing" as it relates to the holy season of Advent.

December 16, 2023

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

December 16, 2023

Advent music helps the faithful observe the holy season: It's 'the soundtrack of preparation'

Advent music is its own genre. While Christmas music celebrates the arrival of the infant Jesus Christ, "Advent music is the soundtrack of the Church’s preparation for Christmas."

December 15, 2023

Heavily redacted records show FBI's targeting of Catholics went beyond what it claimed: watchdog

A conservative government watchdog has released documents obtained via FOIA that it says show the FBI's targeting of Catholics was more widespread than it has acknowledged.

December 15, 2023

Critics seeing red over 'contemporary' stained-glass panes for Notre Dame rebuild

The Archbishop of Parish has requested the modern additions, which will replace six stained glass windows in a small chapel with winners from a competition.