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Five hundred years ago this year, a twenty-one-year-old Spaniard made his religious profession as a member of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. That man, now called Venerable Louis of Granada, though little known now, [...]

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CNA Staff, Dec 20, 2025 / 07:00 am In an era when artificial contraception often dominates public discussions on family planning, the Catholic Church continues to champion natural family planning (NFP). Far from merely another [...]

Pope Leo XIV has convened an “extraordinary” consistory — a meeting with the cardinals — to be held in Rome on January 7-8, 2026, the Holy See officially announced on December 20. Eight months after the conclave, the cardinals will return to Rome for a major meeting with the Pope, who is counting on their Read More…

Pope Leo’s January meeting with cardinals confirmed

“The Jubilee is coming to an end, but the hope that this year has given us will not fade,” said Pope Leo XIV during the final Jubilee audience, held in St. Peter’s Square on December 20, 2025. On the day before the final Sunday of Advent, he affirmed that “to hope is to give birth,” Read More…

Evil begets nothing, hope gives life, says Pope

Pope Leo XIV offered some brief words to the Catholic Action Youth of Italy, and they provide a lovely meditation for these final days of Advent. He spoke of welcome: Yes, around the Lord, who became man to save us, there is room for everyone! He spoke of being peacemakers in our daily lives: [L]et Read More…

Pope’s words to kids make perfect final Advent meditation

Jelly Roll, a hip-hop and country music artist who rebuilt his life after serving time in prison, was granted a full pardon by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Thursday, December 18. “His story is remarkable, and it’s a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look for and what you hope for,” Lee told the Read More…

Jelly Roll, felon-turned-Vatican-music star, granted pardon