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As Pope Francis calls for another day of fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East, faith leaders respond

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As Pope Francis calls for another day of fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East, faith leaders respond

Hope is running short for Christmas. This Advent there is one priceless lesson we can still learn

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Hope is running short for Christmas. This Advent there is one priceless lesson we can still learn

At Christmas in 2023 there are many around the world and close to home who are missing something essential. They lack hope. Here's the lesson that can restore it.

First Sunday of Advent is a reminder to 'watch' and prepare for Christ's second coming, says faith leader

Advent 21 hours ago

First Sunday of Advent is a reminder to 'watch' and prepare for Christ's second coming, says faith leader

Grazie Pozo Christie, M.D., reflects on Mark 13:37, "And what I say to you I say to all: Watch." For the first Sunday of Advent, Christie revealed the need to prepare spiritually during Advent.

Disney indicts its woke self with founder’s own words in newly published book

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Disney indicts its woke self with founder’s own words in newly published book

"The Official Walt Disney Quote Book" was compiled by the staff of the Walt Disney Archives – a division first established just four years after its founder’s death at the age of 65.

Pope Francis confirms punishing conservative US cardinal: report

Pope Francis 3 days ago

Pope Francis confirms punishing conservative US cardinal: report

Pope Francis confirmed to a papal biographer that he revoked the pension and Vatican apartment of conservative U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke.

Pope Francis makes first appearance since canceling UN climate summit trip: 'I am not well'

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Pope Francis makes first appearance since canceling UN climate summit trip: 'I am not well'

Pope Francis made his first public appearance at the Vatican on Wednesday since he canceled his overseas trip to the COP28 United Nations climate conference in Dubai.

This state is celebrating strong families. Here's why

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This state is celebrating strong families. Here's why

We exist in a vicious cycle where weakened families are creating a weakened nation – and as a result, institutions we have long relied on are crumbling.

I am so glad we adopted a very special sixth child. My wife's bravery helped me find my own

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I am so glad we adopted a very special sixth child. My wife's bravery helped me find my own

National Adoption Month is traditionally observed in November. Here's a personal story I want to share with you about how a very special boy became part of our family.

Vatican insiders claim Pope Francis poised to punish conservative US cardinal

Roman Catholic 5 days ago

Vatican insiders claim Pope Francis poised to punish conservative US cardinal

Vatican insiders are claiming Pope Francis intends to take punitive measures against U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke under accusations of spreading "disunity."

Bishop Barron fights 'widespread secularization,' 'dumbed-down' faith with aggressive plan

Roman Catholic 5 days ago

Bishop Barron fights 'widespread secularization,' 'dumbed-down' faith with aggressive plan

Bishop Robert Barron, the second-most followed online Catholic prelate besides Pope Francis, is focusing on Catholic fundamentals to win over lapsed and irregular faithful.

A remarkably powerful antidote to this season's consumerism

OPINION 5 days ago

A remarkably powerful antidote to this season's consumerism

Giving Tuesday stands as a beacon of hope in a season when the material world seems to reign supreme.