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December 22, 2023

Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'

Las Posadas is an annual nine-day observance in the days before Christmas Eve. During Las Posadas, children dress up and reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

December 21, 2023

Catholic women's college in Indiana reverses policy change allowing applicants who ‘identify as women’

The President of Saint Mary's College in Indiana reversed a policy to consider the admission of biological males who identify as women at the all-women's college.

December 21, 2023

Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships

Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.

December 21, 2023

Latin Patriarch says photos show bombed Gaza convent as White House raises 'concerns' with IDF

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has published photos depicting a fiery assault on the Holy Family Parish compound in Gaza, alleging the IDF was behind the attacks.

December 19, 2023

Catholic Church's teaching on marriage 'has not changed' after Vatican document, US bishops say

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops clarified to U.S. faithful that the Vatican's document approving blessings for people in same-sex relationships does not change its doctrine.

December 19, 2023

Here's why Mary, Mother of God, is such a key figure in the Advent season

Dr. Mark Mirvalle, a professor of theology at Ave Maria University in Florida, explains why Mary, the mother of Jesus is an important figure during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

December 18, 2023

Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples

Same-sex couples in the Catholic Church may now be blessed, as long as they do not mistake the ritual with the sacrament of marriage, the Vatican stated.

December 18, 2023

Actor David Henrie, dad of three, has 'soft spot' for Box of Joy giving program for needy children

Actor David Henrie told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about his experience with "Box of Joy," a charitable initiative that provides Christmas gifts to children in developing countries.

December 17, 2023

IDF confirms 'incident' at Gaza church after patriarch says 2 Christian women killed, convent bombed

The Latin Patriarch claims the IDF attacked Holy Family Parish in Gaza, killing two Christian women inside the church and striking a convent caring for the disabled with a rocket.

December 17, 2023

Third Sunday of Advent is a time to rejoice, says South Carolina priest: 'Able to give love to others'

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, and its call to "rejoice always" and "pray without ceasing" as it relates to the holy season of Advent.