Pope Leo XIV Revives Tradition During First Christmas of His Pontificate
Leo XIV will celebrate the Christmas Day Mass in the Vatican basilica, a custom that has not been observed since the pontificate of St. John Paul II.
Our Lady of Victory: Celebrating 100 Years of Venerable Nelson Baker’s Marian Basilica
This year, Christmas Mass at Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, New York, will celebrate the Nativity and the sacred edifice’s centennial anniversary, where ‘God’s Mother will befriend all.’
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The Knight Before Christmas
The Christmas story includes chivalry as well as shepherds, and knights in shining armor as well as wise men bearing gifts.
Pope Leo Asked Illinois Governor to Veto Assisted-Suicide Bill
The Pope, responding to a question from EWTN News, said he made his opposition to the legislation clear in the November conversation with the governor.
Why Nietzsche’s Ears Were Deaf to the Word of the Cross
Nietzsche sought strength in the will to power, but the cross proclaims a deeper wisdom he could not hear — a word that reveals the mystery of divine strength in weakness.
Why ‘Die Hard’ Is a Christmas Movie and 3 Other Great Holiday Classics
The Register wades into the annual debate and offers a few other must-watch Christmas flicks.
Nigerians Must Stop ‘Trading Future for Crumbs’: Catholic Official On Security Crisis
Father Banjo said peace is impossible where power is exercised without accountability, wealth is pursued without conscience, and authority is claimed without service.
Amid Security Concerns, Vatican Sister Meets Bangladesh Religious
Christ at the Center: How Tradition Anchors the Development of Doctrine
COMMENTARY: The only true metric for the authentic exercise of ecclesial authority is Christological — grounded in the cross and the Crucifixion.