The Blessed Mother is a beacon of constancy and strength, the vessel through which our Redemption enters the world.
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John the Baptist: The Messenger and His Mission
If the Mightier One speaks this highly of John the Baptist we need to hear him.
Bethlehem Celebrates First Christmas Tree Lighting Since War as Pilgrims Slowly Return
Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting of a 65-feet Christmas tree at the edge of Manger Square Dec. 6 – for the first time since December 2022 and the start of Israel-Hamas war 10 months later.
Trump Marks Feast of Immaculate Conception, a Day ‘Special to Our Catholic Citizens’
In a Dec. 8 statement marking the feast of the Immaculate Conception, President Donald Trump called it “a Holy Day honoring the faith, humility, and love of Mary, mother of Jesus and one of the greatest figures in the Bible.”
In New Interview, President Trump Says He Is Open To Meeting With Pope Leo XIV
President Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview with Politico published Dec. 9 that he would be open to meeting with Pope Leo XIV and responded to the pontiff’s pushback to his immigration policy.
More Than 11 Million Have Visited Notre Dame Since Its Reopening
Notre Dame de Paris celebrated the first anniversary of its reopening Dec. 7 with a major milestone: more than 11 million people have visited the iconic cathedral in the past 12 months.
Letters to the Editor, Week of December 6, 2025
The Finest Catholic Newspaper in the US; An Opportunity to Give Thanks for Our Freedoms; Many Blessings and Many Thanks!
Obituaries, Week of December 6, 2025
Sister Patricia Melley CSJ; Sister Theresa Anne Gallagher; Father Kevin Mackin, OFM
Standing With Nigeria’s Christians
The same Christ who entered a troubled world in Bethlehem walks with Nigeria today. He calls us to be instruments of peace.
Why I Believe My Mother Is in Heaven
Some mornings, I feel the glow of my mother’s faith shining through me. In those moments, I know without a doubt that she went to heaven.