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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.

December 17, 2023

The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, mysteriously 'appeared' on Florida building 27 years ago today

On Dec. 17, 1996, an image of the Virgin Mary appeared on the south side of a building in Clearwater, Florida. Thousands of people flocked to the site to pray, weep and snap photos.

December 16, 2023

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

December 16, 2023

Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur's documentary reflects victory of a dad's love celebrated in Christmas

"To My Father," a powerful documentary celebrating the relationship between Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur and his police chief dad, was released on YouTube this month.

December 16, 2023

Advent music helps the faithful observe the holy season: It's 'the soundtrack of preparation'

Advent music is its own genre. While Christmas music celebrates the arrival of the infant Jesus Christ, "Advent music is the soundtrack of the Church’s preparation for Christmas."

December 15, 2023

Heavily redacted records show FBI's targeting of Catholics went beyond what it claimed: watchdog

A conservative government watchdog has released documents obtained via FOIA that it says show the FBI's targeting of Catholics was more widespread than it has acknowledged.

December 15, 2023

Critics seeing red over 'contemporary' stained-glass panes for Notre Dame rebuild

The Archbishop of Parish has requested the modern additions, which will replace six stained glass windows in a small chapel with winners from a competition.

December 15, 2023

Kirk Franklin opens up about how discovering his biological father and his faith impacts his music

Grammy-winning gospel music icon Kirk Franklin joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his personal new album ‘Father’s Day,’ and loving God through the Christmas season.

December 15, 2023

Vatican clarifies single mothers can receive communion: 'Walk with your head held high'

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith clarified to a bishop in the Dominican Republic that single mothers are not to be excluded from Holy Communion.

December 15, 2023

10 things you didn’t know about ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

More than almost any holiday special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has defined the holiday for decades. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about the Christmas classic.