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January 5, 2022

Pope Francis should let Catholics pray like Catholics

A growing share of Americans—three in 10—identify as "none." Or, none of the above when asked about their religious affiliation. Houses of worship are emptying, and those still left in the pews probably expect their spiritual shepherds to welcome more prayer, not less.

January 1, 2022

Pope Francis honors mothers, says violence against women is 'almost Satanic'

Pope Francis began the new year with a sermon on the Virgin Mary, saying that to hurt a woman is a direct insult to God and decrying the harm done to women around the world.

December 25, 2021

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy

Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican employees.

December 24, 2021

Christmas means God has a dog in our fight

The days leading up to Christmas—even in the midst of a pandemic—are a blur of social and commercial activity. 

December 17, 2021

Pope Francis celebrates his birthday with migrants and refugees

Pope Francis turned 85 on Friday and spent the day doing what he does often and with passion--celebrating refugees

December 16, 2021

Nigerian bishop criticizes Blinken's decision to delist nation, says persecution more intense 'than ever'

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza is demanding answers from Secretary of State Blinken, saying persecution in the African nation is 'more intense now than ever.'

December 15, 2021

Appeals court hears oral arguments in Catholics' challenge to mandate on gender-related treatments

A group of Catholic entities alleges that the Biden administration's HHS is violating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act with its mandate on gender-related treatments.

December 15, 2021

Catholic advocacy group asks AG Garland to investigate trend of vandalism against churches

A Catholic advocacy group is calling on Attonrey General Merrick Garland to open an investigation after seeing more than 100 attacks on Catholic churches, symbols, shrines and statues.

December 12, 2021

From Old to New: What St. Patrick's Cathedral symbolizes for Jonathan Morris

Two and a half years after requesting dispensation from the Catholic priesthood, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about the significance of St. Patrick's Cathedral, his definition of true happiness, and what keeping the faith is like for him today.

December 8, 2021

Italian-American Christmas Eve ‘seven fishes’ tradition brings together faith and family, Fox Nation explores

Fox Nation explores the fascination, celebration, and history of the Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Experience the journey of Italian-Americans from the fish market to their Christmas Eve tables as these dishes come to life.