The Fourth Sunday of Advent: When God Draws Near
By the Fourth Sunday of Advent, everything feels close. The candles are nearly all lit.The Nativity scenes are set.The waiting…
Author: Abigail James
Pope Leo XIV Invokes Carlo Acutis in Christmas Call to Youth to Build Peace
As Christmas draws near, Pope Leo XIV is urging young Catholics to take a concrete step toward peace by reconciling…
Church Prepares to Close the Holy Doors as the Jubilee Year of Hope Draws to an End
As the Church approaches the conclusion of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, preparations are underway in Rome for the…
Twelve New Blesseds: Pope Leo XIV Advances Causes of Martyrs, Lay Faithful, and Religious
Pope Leo XIV has approved a series of decrees that will lead to the beatification of twelve individuals whose lives…
Vogue Names Pope Leo XIV Among 2025’s Best-Dressed as Papal Tradition Comes Into Focus
Pope Leo XIV’s early papacy is drawing global attention not only for its pastoral leadership, but also for the visual…
Miracle of St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefaction Observed Again on Dec. 16 in Naples
The blood relic of St. Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, liquefied once again on Dec. 16 during a liturgical…
‘Seeking Beauty’: New Catholic Travel Series Hosted by David Henrie Premieres at the Vatican
A new Catholic travel series that invites viewers to encounter God through art and culture has made an early debut…
Pope Leo XIV Thanks Artist for Pro-Life Nativity Highlighting the Dignity of Life
Pope Leo XIV has expressed gratitude for a pro-life Nativity scene donated to the Vatican that highlights the dignity of…
Vatican Welcomes Christmas With Nativity Scene and Tree in St. Peter’s Square
The Christmas season officially arrived in the heart of the Church this week as the Vatican inaugurated its Christmas tree…
Pope Leo Says Christmas Music Reveals God’s Nearness to Our Human Stories
As the Church prepares for Christmas, Pope Leo XIV has reflected on the power of music to draw the human…