The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' ...

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Christians and people of goodwill disagree about the specifics of immigration policy. But human dignity is never up for debate.

Five pieces of wood in a silver-and-gold container at a basilica in Rome may be the remains of the manger Jesus was laid on when he was born.

One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first Nativity ...

Pope Leo’s replacements for Cardinals Timothy Dolan and Vincent Nichols signal his preference for pastoral competence and quiet effectiveness over media savviness and ecclesiastical grandeur, servants ...

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The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in Gaza as he led Christmas Mass there on Sunday, against the backdrop of apocalyptic ...

The faith, whether in high-profile politics and culture or just ordinary demographics, seems to be enjoying a certain kind of ...

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