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New archbishop for London’s Catholic archdiocese

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster, it was announced December 19. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on July 3, 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 Read More…

New archbishop for London’s Catholic archdiocese

Why ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ matters more now than before

Many remember with fondness the classic Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, recalling the many heart-warming episodes that occur in George Bailey’s life. The movie expertly captures the story of a man with great ambitions, who wants to travel the world and do whatever his heart desires. Then circumstances arise that tug at his conscious Read More…

Why ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ matters more now than before

Pope writes an intro to book he loves (Full text)

On the flight home from his first apostolic journey, Pope Leo said a book by a Carmelite monk from the 1600s is an insight into his own spirituality. Now the Vatican has released a new edition of the book, called “The Practice of the Presence of God,” and Pope Leo has provided an introduction. ~ Read More…

Pope writes an intro to book he loves (Full text)

Top 2025 religious freedom developments included mix of persecution, protection

null / Credit: Joe Belanger/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 19, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Here is an overview of some of the religious freedom developments and news in the United States and abroad in 2025:White House started the Religi... [...]

Groypers, Quo Vadis: Resentful Naturalism

The so-called "America First" vision of the Groyper movement is really just a "photo negative" of the Zionist movement they openly despise.

Bishop James V. Johnston: “Make time to be quiet in the presence of the Lord. Go to Adoration…”

Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., 66, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, the oldest of four children. He attended Catholic schools through high school, and then earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of [...]

Yes, a Woman’s Place Is in the Home—But so Is Her Husband’s

If we can all acknowledge that mothers leaving their small children at daycare and working full-time outside the home is harmful for families, why do we hesitate to draw the same conclusion in regard to fathers?

Christmas Commandos: A modern-day community of Saint Nicholases

They arrive in the dark of night to give Christmas joy to grieving families who have suffered unimaginable losses. Quietly, they leave gifts, decorate trees and walkways, and then depart, hopefully undetected. The Christmas Commandos, as [...]

Court sides with Catholic Charities over so-called “conversion therapy” ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with Catholic therapists who counsel young people with gender dysphoria on Wednesday, December 17, blocking a Michigan law that banned so-called “conversion therapy.” “This is a victory for children nationwide,” said Luke Goodrich, senior counsel at Becket and lead attorney for the counselors, in a statement provided to Aleteia. Read More…

Court sides with Catholic Charities over so-called “conversion therapy” ban