Archive for November 25, 2023

Father Louis Merosne at College Sainte Anne, a parochial Catholic school from seventh-12th grade.?w=200&h=150

By Zoe Romanowsky

Missionary priest builds up Haiti one student, one classroom at a time

Father Louis Merosne is on a mission to rebuild the Catholic educational system where he ministers in Haiti. Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder... Read more

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By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene

From Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity... Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience earlier this week on Nov. 22, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Jonathan Liedl

UPDATE: Pope Francis has ‘mild flu,’ went to hospital for precautionary testing

The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years. Read more

Margaret Karram, the third president to lead the Focolare Movement, was among several members of ecclesial movements who were appointed to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life by Pope Francis on Nov. 25, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Jonathan Liedl

Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office

The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25. Read more