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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 13:31 pm The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations today that would seek to end “sex-rejecting procedures” on anyone younger than 18 years old, which [...]

Charles Dickens’ beloved short story “A Christmas Carol” ends with this iconic line: It was always said of [Scrooge] that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! “He knew how to keep Christmas well” — what might Read More…

5 Ways to help someone in need this Christmas

CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2025 / 12:36 pm Counselors and therapists in Michigan will be allowed to treat children who believe themselves to be the opposite sex, striking down a Michigan law that outlawed such [...]

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CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2025 / 06:00 am The newly announced leader of the Catholic Church in New York expressed “heartfelt gratitude” on Dec. 18 for having been appointed to the post by Pope Leo [...]

The period leading up to Christmas tends to inspire — almost universally — gestures of greater human closeness, generosity, and care for the poorest and most needy. In many parts of the world, campaigns to collect goods and meals for the poor, volunteer initiatives, and expressions of empathy intensify during the Christmas season. But why Read More…

Why are we all more kind during the Christmas season?

The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic religious order dedicated to serving the elderly poor, are once again facing a court battle over a government contraception mandate. The Little Sisters of the Poor filed an appeal late on Friday, December 12, asking to be exempt from having to violate their religious beliefs. “The 14-year Read More…

Little Sisters of the Poor appeal in court, again

The Catholic Church has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of an Argentine layman born in France, as well as the martyrdom of eleven Spaniards, who will soon be beatified, the Holy See Press Office announced on December 18, 2025. Three other Catholics, an Indian priest, an Italian Franciscan, and an Italian nun, are Read More…

Argentinean businessman to be beatified, other causes advance

On the afternoon of December 17, 2025, Leo XIV received a phone call from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the Vatican announced. Three days after the antisemitic attack in Sydney, the Pope reaffirmed the “Catholic Church’s firm condemnation of all forms of antisemitism.” Three months after his visit to the Vatican, Isac Herzog contacted Pope Leo Read More…

Leo XIV talks antisemitism, aid to Holy Land with Israel president

Pope Leo XIV passes through the Holy Door carrying the jubilee cross as he leads the pilgrimage of the Holy See on June 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 18, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Just a few weeks remain until the closing of t... [...]