PHOTOS: Pilgrims from all over the world pass through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 26, 2024 / 15:30 pm Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which…
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2024 / 15:00 pm President Joe Biden this week signed a nearly $900 billion defense spending bill despite Democratic reservations about a…
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2024 / 14:30 pm Continuing St. John Paul II’s mission from the 2000 Jubilee, a U.S.-based jubilee network is partnering with international…
We’re ‘finding creative methods to reach people,’ says bishop of 1-year-old Nigerian diocese
By Abah Anthony John ACI Africa, Dec 26, 2024 / 14:00 pm The Diocese of Katsina, whose erection the Vatican made public on Oct. 16, 2023, is realizing “creative methods”…
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 26, 2024 / 13:30 pm Pope Francis recalled the witness of persecuted Christians around the world on Thursday as he celebrated the feast of…
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 26, 2024 / 12:45 pm From inside the walls of Rome’s largest prison, Christmas hymns rang out as inmates and prison guards together sang…
Diocese of Oakland funneled millions into fund to avoid abuse payout, filing claims
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 26, 2024 / 11:35 am A bankruptcy court filing this month alleges that the Diocese of Oakland, California, poured tens of millions of dollars…
Patriarch of Jerusalem: Let us look to the future with hope, without hatred or violence
By Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, Dec 26, 2024 / 10:50 am The atmosphere in Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born, was more relaxed this Christmas. The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem,…
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
By Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2024 / 06:00 am How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch or remove the…
Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in Jubilee Year
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 25, 2024 / 12:54 pm Pope Francis on Christmas Day delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi address and blessing in Vatican City, inviting all…
‘An incredible thing’: Catholic groups collect Christmas toys for children in need
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 25, 2024 / 06:00 am Multiple Catholic groups and organizations this year have collected and distributed Christmas presents to children and families in need…
The 8 days of Christmas? A look at the Christmas octave
By Kevin J. Jones Denver, Colo., Dec 25, 2024 / 04:00 am The Catholic calendar has several ways to divide the Christmas season. The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees Christmas…