Archive for December 15, 2019

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Costa Rican president signs decree to allow some abortions

Costa Rica's president on Dec. 12 issued a technical decree that defines the conditions under which a doctor may perform... Read more

Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square on December 9, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Advent is a time of conversion

As Pope Francis blessed children's nativity scene figurines Sunday, the pope said that the Advent season is a time of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Gaudete Sunday Mass with Rome's Filipino community Dec. 15, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis celebrates a Filipino Christmas tradition at the Vatican

On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated a Filipino Christmas tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica -- the Simbang Gabi Christmas novena.  Read more