December 23 White House says no to Catholic bishops' call for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement Florida Catholic bishops appealed to President Donald Trump for a Christmas pause on immigration raids, citing fear in communities during the holiday season.
December 22 Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pope names pro-immigration bishop to Florida diocese near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Rev. Rodríguez advocates for migrant assistance, opposes deportations.
December 22 US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities.
December 21 Hanukkah makes the perfect case for saying, ‘Merry Christmas’ Why Hanukkah's story of Maccabees resisting cultural assimilation supports saying, "Merry Christmas" over "Happy Holidays" to preserve meaningful identity.
December 19 Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord' Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.
December 18 Illinois bishop to succeed New York’s Cardinal Dolan after 16 years of service Theologian and Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris reacts to the news that Illinois Bishop Ronald Hicks is set to succeed New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan on ‘The Story.’
December 18 Pope accepts Cardinal Dolan's resignation, taps Illinois bishop to lead NYC archdiocese Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Pope Leo accepting Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation and the appointment of a new Archbishop of New York.
December 17 Pro-life leader praises Vatican's 'inspiring' anti-abortion Nativity scene: 'It's really beautiful' The leader of the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life praised the Vatican's Nativity display honoring more than 25,000 babies who were not aborted.
December 16 Pro-life leader hails Vatican for Nativity representing babies that weren't aborted 40 Days for Life CEO Shawn Carney spoke about the importance of the Vatican’s pro-life Nativity scene to Catholics around the world, calling the display “inspiring.”
December 16 Texas church depicts Holy Family in cage wrapped in barbed wire in nativity display Texas church sparks debate with nativity scene showing Holy Family as caged immigrants. Oak Lawn United Methodist in Dallas uses barbed wire display.