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December 13, 2023

In today's 'troubling times,' Advent's powerful messages remind Christians 'to look to God'

For the season of Advent, six leaders of faith shared their fervent thoughts about the holiday and the coming of Christmas — and what Christians and the faithful should remember.

December 12, 2023

French teachers stage walkout after Muslim students ‘offended’ over Renaissance painting spark safety concerns

France's education minister visited a Paris-area school where Muslim students upset over a nude Renaissance painting accused a teacher of "Islamophobia."

December 12, 2023

Far-right Polish lawmaker stokes outrage after blasting menorah with fire extinguisher

Grzegorz Braun was quickly denounced by all major political forces for his actions.

December 12, 2023

President Biden tells crowd 'I am a Zionist' at Hanukkah ceremony, condemns silence on antisemitism

President Biden hosted a Hanukkah celebration at the White House on Dec. 11, when he condemned the global rise in antisemitism as "sickening" and reaffirmed his support for Israel.

December 12, 2023

Pope Francis says ‘lure of corruption’ is constant threat in the Vatican

Pope Francis warned the Vatican's Office of the Auditor General on Monday that the "lure of corruption" in the Roman Curia requires constant vigilance.

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 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

December 11, 2023

Two teenage girls arrested in brutal beating of Jewish woman in suspected hate crime

Two girls aged 13 and 14 were arrested in connection to the violent assault on a 20-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman that was caught on camera in north London last week.

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

Police launch possible hate crime investigations after CCTV catches brutal assault of Jewish woman

Police in London are looking into the possibility that the assault and robbery of a 20-year-old Jewish woman last week north of London could have been a hate crime.