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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 16, 2025 / 07:00 am Catholic human rights and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was found guilty following his lengthy national security trial. Lai, 78, will be sentenced at a later date but faces up to [...]

While the Holy Father mentioned the Sydney tragedy on Monday morning, an official statement came on his behalf from his Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. As customary, the note was sent to the local archbishop, in this case, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney. Deeply saddened to learn of the horrific attack that occurred in Read More…

Pope prays for conversion for the violent: Bondi attack

Pope Leo welcomed a special Nativity scene in Paul VI Hall, created by a Costa Rican artist, which, “together with the Christmas message of peace,” also appeals “that life be protected from the moment of conception.” The scene will show Mary pregnant until Christmas when the baby arrives. The Pope noted as well that the Read More…

Ribbons on Vatican nativity represent lives saved from abortion

The Diocese of Providence offered prayers and resources after two students were killed and nine injured in a mass shooting at Brown University’s campus on Saturday, December 13. Brown University is located in the city of Providence. “As are many, I am deeply saddened and troubled by the senseless shooting today at Brown University in Read More…

Bishop of Providence, others, offer prayers after shooting at Brown University

The Jubilee of Prisoners on December 13-14 was one of the last highlights of the Jubilee Year, and thousands of prisoners around the world participated. Jubilee Masses, times of prayer, celebrations of forgiveness: in each diocese, chaplaincies offered incarcerated people a true jubilee experience. But that’s not all. In the days before the Jubilee event, Read More…

How the Jubilee of Prisoners is relevant for us all

A record number of pilgrims visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City during the recent Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, local officials reported. Approximately 12.8 million people visited the shrine on December 11 and 12, 2025, surpassing the record of 12.4 million that was set in 2024. December 12, the Read More…

Our Lady of Guadalupe basilica drew record crowd

Some people are so hard to shop for, but we can count on every person appreciating one thing: prayers.  If you’ve got someone on your list for whom you’re finding it impossible to think of a gift, we’ve got a suggestion.  Sign them up to receive prayers, and then order something from a monastery gift Read More…

A delightful gift for the person who has everything

Exotic mystical beliefs have always been a mark of pagan culture. So what does it mean when these obsessions go mainstream in formerly Christian nations?

While many have twisted her into an icon of feminist activism, Jane Austen's works attest to her wholly Christian world-view and values.

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