A flame of light from the grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity is making its way around the world, including across the United States.
In massive volunteer effort, Peace Light makes its way across U.S.
St. Joseph’s quiet humility teaches value of silence, pope says
St. Joseph’s silence was “not mutism,” but a quality that allowed him to listen to the word and will of the Holy Spirit, the pope said during his weekly general audience Dec. 15.
Vatican releases text for installing catechists, explains ministry
Archbishop Arthur Roche, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, released the Latin text and a letter Dec. 13, seven months after Pope Francis instituted the “ministry of catechist” as a formal office and vocation in the church.
‘A bridge of smiles’: Food, fun and ‘shopping’ for Lebanese children
For 1,600 Maronite Catholic children in crisis-stricken Lebanon, Advent has awakened a ray of hope.
Prepare for Christmas by serving others, pope says
Children brought their Nativity figurines of baby Jesus to be blessed by the pope.
Advent tradition: Las Posadas
The symbolic journey powerfully illuminates the path Mary and Joseph followed while seeking lodging for Mary to give birth to Jesus.
Welcoming Jesus with the joyful O Antiphons
Each O Antiphon calls Jesus a different name inspired by Old Testament prophetic writings.
Using ‘holidays’ instead of ‘Christmas’ isn’t inclusive, cardinals say
Dropping references to Christmas in favor of “winter holidays” in official European Union communications was an idea that was not meant to offend but did and could even push some Christians toward right-wing populist political parties, said Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg.