Archive for December 1, 2019

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Norbertine Fathers in California launch digital Advent calendar

A religious order in southern California is kicking off Advent with a digital calendar that allows Catholics to go more... Read more

An Iraqi anti-government protester waves a national flag in Baghdad on Nov. 29, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prays for Iraqi people after 45 killed in protests

Pope Francis said Sunday that he was grieved to hear of the deadly violence against protesters in Iraq and expressed... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope's letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition

Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Dec. 1 on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Duluth's Bishop Paul Sirba dies unexpectedly at 59

Bishop Paul Sirba of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota died on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack before offering Mass.... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 1, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism 

This Advent, choose prayer and charity over consumerism, Pope Francis said Sunday in his first Mass of the liturgical year.  Read more

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

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