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Indianapolis museum ‘deeply honored’ its ‘Madonna and Child’ painting chosen for Christmas stamp

Mary with the Christ Child has long been an iconic Christmas image for cultures and peoples around the world.

Hegseth controversy compounds Vatican institution’s concerns over religious symbols’ misuse

Amid controversy over religious-themed tattoos sported by President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth, a U.S. office of a Vatican lay institution for the church in the Holy Land has expressed concern regarding the misuse of its historic insignia beyond strictly religious purposes.

Pope: Schools should be centers of formation, not ‘achievement factories’

Culture and education must go hand-in-hand to form students into agents of social change driven by hope, Pope Francis said.

Survivor advocates call for universal ‘zero tolerance’ of clerical abuse

A watchdog group in the U.S. is applauding calls to make "zero tolerance" for clerical abuse the rule for the worldwide Catholic Church.

Catholic groups merge events for giant pro-life youth rally before March for Life

Before joining other pro-life advocates at the March for Life in Washington, Shannon Allen spent an evening with thousands of other teens. Inside a darkened arena, the crowd around her clapped to the upbeat music, cheered for the speakers and knelt in silence as a Eucharistic procession wound its way through the stadium.

Catholic groups reiterate ‘solidarity with immigrants’ amid a new administration, Congress

Catholic organizations have reiterated their "solidarity with immigrants" and shared what the first 100 days of a second Trump administration may bring on immigration policy.

Dioceses should commemorate their own saints each year, pope says

Starting in the Holy Year 2025, local churches worldwide will annually honor the saints, blesseds and other holy figures connected to their communities, Pope Francis announced.

Be on the lookout for hope; keep moving forward in faith, pope writes

Christians should make a practice each night of identifying signs of hope, even small ones, that came their way during the day, Pope Francis wrote.

Vatican Christmas stamps celebrate Holy Year opening

With the Holy Year 2025 beginning on Christmas Eve, the Vatican's 2024 Christmas stamps feature the Jubilee message of hope as well as a prayer for peace.

Missouri farmer’s faith drives him to innovate, stand up for farmers and communities

The stone for the iconic Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Frankenstein came from Russ Kremer's family's farm.

2024 Vatican document shaping USCCB resources on gender theory, love, human person

Efforts to apply a 2024 Vatican document on human dignity to an American context and its "a radical emphasis on individual autonomy" are underway within three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Washington Roundup: Trump’s cabinet picks; RFK Jr.’s pro-abortion record; abortion ballots examined

President-elect Donald Trump named his nominees for several key roles in his second term, including the controversial selection of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who was recently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, for attorney general.
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