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While Catholics have professed belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary since the early Church, it was not explicitly defined as a dogmatic belief until 1854. This meant that for centuries, individual Catholics would argue about the belief and 0ften had opposing views. Theologians debated every detail of the belief, not having Read More…

Today’s feast is due in large part to the Franciscan Order

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, the archbishop of the Military Services, and until last month, the leader of the US bishops released a statement on December 3 about recent drug-interdiction operations in the Caribbean and Pacific. The statement signals growing concern in the Catholic community — and within the Armed Forces — about how far the Read More…

U.S. Military Archbishop warns against lethal orders in Caribbean

The liturgical calendar offers a miniature Marian season in early and mid-December. Within just a few days, the Church observes three distinct celebrations of Mary, each highlighting a different aspect of her place in Christian life, history, and culture — and each linked to the joy of new life. None of them competes with the Read More…

There are 3 Marian feasts this week and they’re perfect for Advent

At Aleteia there’s a familiar “problem” among the team: When a colleague announces the arrival of a newborn. The excitement, joy, and need to suddenly add to our own families is palpable. While it’s a great distraction, these latest Aleteia mini-members can also inspire us in our work — yes, endless chats about the perfect Read More…

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The Catholic Church has always acknowledged the posture of kneeling as something uniquely beautiful within the context of the Holy Mass, a gesture that speaks more deeply than words.

The world was shocked when Pope Pius IX defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854. While Protestants rejected the teaching outright, even many Catholics objected to the pope’s decision. Exalting the role of [...]

On this continent and abroad, governments are increasingly debating, and often passing into law, a so-called “right to die.” This faux right is the permission for, and more often the subtle coercion of, an individual [...]