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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 19, 2023

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens published perhaps his most famous story, "A Christmas Carol," on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. It's one of the most familiar holiday tales in the world.

December 18, 2023

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples

Fox News' Lauren Green reports the latest on his decision. 

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 18, 2023

'Christmas Sermon' by author C.S. Lewis warned of a world that no longer knew right from wrong

The religious writings and Christian philosophy of C.S. Lewis are finding new adherents as he appeared to predict the current state of a culture without moral clarity.

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

Pastor says explosion of baptisms at his church shows people are hungry for truth in ‘angry' culture

Pastor Wayne Bray of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville talked to Fox News Digital about the explosion of baptisms that has occurred at his growing church.

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 17, 2023

Jewish Americans of all ages forced to ‘make a choice’ on embracing heritage amid rising antisemitism

Young American Jews told Fox News Digital whether they feel safe revealing their Jewish faith and heritage amid the spike in antisemitism in America.