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Several migrants missing in latest Mediterranean shipwreck

Over 20 migrants are missing after a boat sank near Lampedusa, highlighting the ...

Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s...

Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, the Apostolic Nuncio says that, ...

Pope's January prayer intention: 'for the right to an e...

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and in...

The Catholic Origins of Coffee in the West

Coffee’s rich and aromatic history is steeped in a surprising blend of religion,...

St. Stephen, Protomartyr

St. Stephen, Protomartyr: The First Martyr’s Courage and Faith Story of St. Step...

Why Was Jesus Born? Here are 12 Reasons

During Lent, reflecting on the reasons why Jesus died is a fruitful exercise in ...

The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: An Interview ...

Homelessness is a growing crisis in the United States, with over 580,000 people ...

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, affectionately k...

St. John Cantius

Story of St. John Cantius: St. John Cantius, also known as John of Kanty, was bo...

Prayer Can Be a Wrestling Match

We encounter a wrestling match in the very first book of the Bible. A match that...

The Final Advent Candle: Beacon of Love

In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the w...

Dealing with Hope and Despair at Christmas

The Year 2024 has been a most difficult year for all of us.  War, natural disast...

Saints Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Story of Saints Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are key fig...

Commit to Silence in the Final Days of Advent

Earlier this week, my teenage daughter and I attempted to finish Christmas shopp...