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Pope Benedict’s Childhood Letter Inspires Today’s Advent Resolutions

10 prominent Catholics offer ways to tap into the wonder of a child this Advent. In 1934, a

60 Years After Its Conclusion, Vatican II Still Speaks to Us

COMMENTARY: The Church continues to be inspired by the rich insights and vitality of the last ecumenical council.

Lebanese Twins Capture Historic Papal Visit for Popular Instagram Account

Giovanni and Charbel Lteif, 21-year-old Maronite Catholic brothers, documented Pope Leo’s journey via their social-media apostolate. When Pope

Mariologists publish scathing critique of Vatican note on Mary’s titles

One of the Catholic Church’s foremost associations of Mariologists has issued a strongly critical response to Mater Populi Fidelis, a

A Triply Divided Lebanon Anxiously Awaits a New Pope

ANALYSIS: Despite a Christian legacy that goes back 1,000 years, Lebanon, awaiting Pope Leo XIV’s visit, is a

What do we know about the presentation of Mary?

It’s easy to conceptualize the presentation of the Lord because we find it in Scripture. Luke’s Gospel tells

‘Dignitatis Humanae’ at 60: Vatican II’s Decisive Stand for Religious Freedom

COMMENTARY: The early history of the landmark document manifests the significant doctrinal development, which led the Catholic Church

Why 3 Popes Say the Antichrist Novel ‘Lord of the World’ Predicted Our Times

In Benson’s prophetic vision, the Church persists amid a godless world obsessed with progress, pleasure and power. In

In Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Will Find Ruins and Roots of Catholic Faith

COMMENTARY: Turkey is largely bereft of Christianity, while Lebanon still has a vibrant Christian presence. Pope Leo XIV’s

Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January

Pope Leo XIV is planning to convene an extraordinary consistory of cardinals in early January, the theme of

What Is a Catholic Cemetery?

The history of how the cemetery came to represent many forms — religious, civic, military, private — but

Newman and the New Ultramontanism

COMMENTARY: The newest doctor of the Catholic Church would surely deplore the heresy’s 21st-century version. The All Saints

Vatican Diplomat Says Catholic Pastoral Center in Oman Conveys Respect for Religious Tolerance

The Register recently spoke to Alhasani about the meaning of this new pastoral center. On July 5, the

The Making of Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Dolan Recalls a Conclave of ‘Soul, Head, and Heart’

Cardinal Dolan reiterated that he hoped he 'made clear there was a lot of human input into the meetings and conversations, yet the influence of the Holy Spirit was definitive.'

Why The Church Begins The Year Celebrating Mary, The Mother Of God

The liturgical celebration on Jan. 1 has changed over time. What does the Church celebrate?

The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity

Discover the highlights of Pope Francis' 2024, including his longest trip, the Synod's conclusion, new cardinals, and his nuanced stance on sensitive Church issues.

When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC

An interview with researcher Liberato De Caro of the Institute of Crystallography of the National Research Council in Bari, Italy

10 Surprising Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican

The basilica, consecrated on Nov. 18, 1626, is a place of beauty and transcendence, prayer and worship. It is a place made beautiful by human hands and the grace of God.

Father Radcliffe’s Synod Comments on Africa Echo Cardinal Kasper

Father Timothy Radcliffe’s suggestion of foreign influence on African bishops during the Synod recall Cardinal Kasper’s contentious statements from a decade ago.

Women Deacons, ‘Sexuality’ and More: Here’s How the Synod Final Document Changed From the Draft

When the final document of the Synod on Synodality’s was confirmed on Oct. 26, it emphasized that the possibility of women deacons remains unsettled.

German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request

In a significant setback for the Synodal Way project in Germany, the German bishops will not be voting

Synod on Synodality: Who Will Be Writing the Crucial Summary Report of the Synod?

VATICAN CITY — As well as withholding the names of who is seated in which small groups, the

Synod on Synodality: 23 Movers and Shakers at the 2023 Synodal Assembly

October’s synod assembly boasts an unprecedented level of participation in a Synod of Bishops. Of the record-high 360-plus

The Budapest Option: Pope Francis’ Next Destination Is an Emerging Bastion of Conservative Christian Thought

Budapest is now home to noted Christian conservative thinkers like American journalist Rod Dreher, pictured here participating in a discussion at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium. The city is drawing conservative thinkers from across the world in part to draw insights from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political approach. Scruton cafés, named for the English conservative philosopher, are a fixture of the intellectual expat scene in the Hungarian capital.

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