Pope Leo XIV asked Canadian singer Michael Bublé and other artists to do their very best when performing a Christmas concert for the poor.
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Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons
A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted against the possibility of ordaining women deacons while also supporting more study on the issue.
Ukraine’s religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted, held accountable
As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians accompany U.S.-brokered peace talks that as of Dec. 3 produced no breakthrough, Ukraine's religious leaders warn that failure to halt Russia and hold it accountable will expand the war to...
The boozy brew Charles Dickens popularized, and its connection to St. Nicholas
The St. Nicholas Center exists to promote devotion to this beloved saint
Catholic advocates raise alarm at Trump’s call to ‘pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’
President Donald Trump said in a series of social media posts on Thanksgiving Day that he will "permanently pause" all immigration from what he called "Third World Countries," prompting concern from Catholic immigration advocates.
US theologian Weigel honored for defense of human dignity in the face of aggression
American theologian and author George Weigel was honored Nov. 30 with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church's Blessed Omelyan Kovch Award at the National Opera House in Lviv, Ukraine.
Diocese of Hong Kong mourns over 100 victims of devastating apartment complex fire
The Diocese of Hong Kong is calling for prayer and mourning after a devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po left at least 128 people dead and around 200 still missing. As a sign of solidarity, the...
Poverty from the inside: Role players learn that a system built to help can sometimes hurt
Kendra Dudasko (left), an outreach coordinator at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, talks with St. Michael the Archangel parishioner Amy Huber before beginning a role-playing exercise designed to help the participants...
Thanksgiving meal distribution assists families in Wyandotte County
They even load the bags, along with the turkeys, into the cars of individuals and families in need who have signed up in advance through the agency.
Croatian Catholics celebrate 125th anniversary of St. John the Baptist Parish
“We’re aware of how lucky we are to be able to practice our faith and be proud of our heritage in the United States.”