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December 15, 2023

Vatican clarifies single mothers can receive communion: 'Walk with your head held high'

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith clarified to a bishop in the Dominican Republic that single mothers are not to be excluded from Holy Communion.

December 14, 2023

Pope Francis warns AI exploited by 'technocratic systems' could 'pose a risk to our survival'

Pope Francis warned against unethical development of artificial intelligence technologies in his statement ahead of the 57th annual World Day of Peace on Jan. 1.

December 14, 2023

Advent is a time to slow down, reflect on the gift of 'presence,' urges Texas faith leader

Texas-based Mark Hartfiel, vice president of Paradisus Dei, reflects on the meaning of Advent and Psalm 63. The arrival of Jesus Christ is the true gift, he said.

December 13, 2023

Pope confirms plans to visit home Argentina after invitation from once-fierce critic President Javier Milei

A visit by Pope Francis to his native Argentina is "pending" following an invitation from the newly elected President Javier Milei, who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.

December 13, 2023

Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major

Pope Francis said he has no plans to retire from the papacy, but has already prepared a grave for himself outside the traditional papal tombs of the Vatican grotto.

December 12, 2023

Here's why Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated during Advent, the 'season of joy and hope'

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles explains the history and significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is December 12 each year.

December 11, 2023

Advent 'virtual pilgrimage' for peace brings the Holy Land to would-be pilgrims

A virtual pilgrimage is "bringing" the Holy Land directly to people's homes this Advent after the war in Israel resulted in the cancellation of many planned pilgrimages.

December 10, 2023

'Most beautiful man' gives up fame, modeling career for God: 'I am here to discover'

Edoardo Santini, 21, won the title of "most beautiful man" at the age of 17 when he entered fashion group ABE's 2019 pageant, but he has questioned his faith in the following years.

December 10, 2023

Second Sunday of Advent reveals lessons about repentance and its key role, says Connecticut priest

Fr. Colin Lomnitzer, a Connecticut priest, reflects on Mark 1:4, which talks about John the Baptist "proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins."

December 8, 2023

Immaculate Conception on December 8: Here's what it is — and what it isn't

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic holiday celebrated worldwide. It commemorates the conception of Mary in her mother's womb; Catholics believe Mary was born without original sin.