On Christmas Eve, Heaven Comes Close
Christmas Eve does not rush us.It waits. It waits in the hush that settles after the lights are turned low.…
Author: Abigail James
In the Stillness Before Bethlehem: What Mary May Have Carried in Her Heart
In the final days before Jesus’ birth, the world did not pause. Empires ruled, censuses were ordered, roads filled with…
Cardinal Parolin Warns Jihadist Violence in Mozambique Must Not Become a Forgotten Conflict
As violence continues to devastate northern Mozambique, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is urging Catholics and the international community not to allow…
5 Catholic Prayers for the Heart of Christmas
Christmas is not only a celebration of lights, music, and cherished traditions, it is the sacred remembrance of God entering…
Pope Leo XIV Points to St. Joseph as a Model for the Final Days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics to look to the quiet strength of St. Joseph as they enter the final days…
Pope Leo: Daily Work and Family Life Give Glory to God at Christmas
In a Christmas message centered on humility, work, and quiet faithfulness, Pope Leo XIV urged Vatican employees to allow simplicity…
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…
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…