Bishop Brennan said that the 4,400 young people combined at the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses are the future of the Church.
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Vatican’s 2025: Year Brings New Pope, Renewed Focus on Unity, Peace
For the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and for millions of other people as well, the Catholic Church’s 2025 was primarily about the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Michael Bublé: Meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘Is Something I Will Carry With Me Forever’
Canadian crooner Michael Bublé took to Instagram Dec. 10 to reflect on his time there, which included a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Jerusalem Patriarch: Holy Land Needs World’s Prayers, Support Amid ‘Disaster’
Since the October ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, people in Palestine are living in abject ruin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said at a news conference in Plymouth, a western suburb of Detroit.
Historic Papal Trip Concludes With a Renewed Sense of Hope
Pope Leo XIV’s historic trip to Turkey and Lebanon brought renewed hope for Christian unity as he marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, met with Orthodox leaders, and called for peace in a region longing for stability.
Pope Leo XIV: US-European Alliance Needs To Be Strong
The evening before meeting a group of conservative European politicians, Pope Leo XIV expressed disappointment at what appears to be a weakening alliance between the United States and Europe.
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.