‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
Other performers include Matt Maher, Brandon Lake, Zach Williams, One Voice Children’s Choir, Joy to the World, and the Bonner Family. Tickets go on sale in the U.S. and Canada…
UNICEF director warns of looming ‘catastrophe’ in Gaza as water supplies dwindle
Noting the resulting damage done to “civilian infrastructure,” including hospitals, UNICEF’s Russell said that “what little clean water remains in Gaza is quickly running out, leaving more than 2 million…
U.S. bishops renew call for peace in the Holy Land
“We renew the call for the release of hostages and protection of civilian populations,” Malloy said. “At the same time, we affirm continued efforts to allow humanitarian access, including corridors…
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
“At the same time, however, may they be days illuminated by hope,” he encouraged, “indeed by the certainty that Christ’s arms, opened wide on the cross, powerfully invite all humanity…
Here is what Pope Francis is doing for the week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
Since All Saints’ Day falls on a Wednesday this year, Francis will not hold his usual weekly general audience. For All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, he will continue his…
Four ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
2. Share themed foods and treats. A Holywins celebration is usually accompanied by food, so take advantage of this day to cook with your family and prepare desserts related to…
Assault at San Francisco Catholic church leads to police pursuit, reported pipe bomb
“It was a person that went up to receive Communion at the 5 p.m Mass and then didn’t consume the consecrated host,” Marlow said. “He left without consuming.” “There was…
‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’
The university did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the course, including how much criticism it has received over the controversial offerings, nor did Emily Selove, the…
Synod on Synodality 2023: A look at the key discussions and decisions
Zen’s letter and the publication of the dubia of the five cardinals fell on fertile ground. From the final document, ultimately called to balance all positions, it emerges that the…
Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to recall St. Francis’ first-ever manger scene
The Vatican’s Nativity scenes in St. Peter’s Square and the Paul VI Hall will “revive the atmosphere of Christmas 1223 … when St. Francis, returning from a journey to the…
Vatican, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Israel-Hamas war amid risk of wider conflict
If “measures aimed at immediately stopping the Israeli attacks” fail, “it is highly probable that many other fronts will be opened,” the Iranian foreign minister told Al Jazeera on Oct.…
UN refugee director: Needs in Gaza ‘immense,’ aid ‘meager and inconsistent’
“Supplies on the market are running out while the humanitarian aid coming into the Gaza Strip on trucks from Egypt is insufficient,” White said. “The needs of the communities are…