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Arts & CultureIdeas
Vivian Cabrera
Authored by a member of the force that protects Pope Francis, "The Vatican Christmas Cookbook" explores the food and traditions that make for a happy holiday
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
When we come to Eucharist at Christmas, we believe that time warps in upon itself. Christ is born today, is baptized today, dies today, rises today.
FaithMusic
Joe Hoover, S.J.
Oh the poor starving Africans! the six of us looking at each other like are you kidding me...
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss the pope’s annual address to Vatican officials.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ remarks from his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Two cardinals who work closely with Pope Francis tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. The pope’s test came back negative, the Italian news agency ANSA reported today.
In a dark room, a wooden manger sits in a beam of light pouring through a window
FaithThe Word
Jaime L. Waters
At the end of a difficult year, the readings for Christmas Masses during the day offer us needed comfort and hope.
AG William Barr pursing his lips while wearing a dark suit and a golden tie in front of U.S. office seal in the background
Politics & SocietyNews
Mark Silk - Religion News Service
It’s hard to see Attorney General William Barr as doing anything but consciously, defiantly thumbing his nose at Catholic teaching.
FaithFaith in Focus
Sebastian Gomes
This is the first Christmas in 35 years—my entire life—that I won’t be with my mother, father and older brother for Christmas.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Matt Malone, S.J.
A Reflection for the Fourth Wednesday of Advent
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The United Nations General Assembly decided unanimously that Feb. 4 be observed each year as the International Day of Human Fraternity, starting in 2021.
Israeli soldiers in Bethlehem stand guard on May 10, 2018, as Palestinians demonstrate ahead of Israeli Independence Day. (CNS photo/Mussa Qawasma, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Michel Sabbah
In the 53rd year of Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, Patriarch Emeritus Michel Sabbah asks Christians worldwide to join a nonviolent resistance movement shaped by the “logic of love.”
Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
We will surely benefit if all our prominent national and local leaders—Catholic bishops and priests among them—are crystal clear about the safety of the vaccines.
FaithFaith in Focus
Simcha Fisher
Ansgar Holmberg, C.S.J., 86, didn’t paint her O Antiphon series to edify or instruct anyone. They were meant only for herself.
Arts & CultureMusic
Nicholas D. Sawicki
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated the scientists in their community who helped to develop one of the Covid-19 vaccines.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Dean Dettloff
“The church cannot withdraw from the field of charity.”
FaithAdvent Reflections
Molly Cahill
A Reflection for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent.
Arts & CultureMusic
Matt Maher
Featuring Bob Dylan, old folk songs and live orchestral recordings.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
Hidden amid its meme-ready moments, “The Mandalorian” is quietly investigating the inadequacy of our ideas about each other.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Two cardinals who work closely with Pope Francis have contracted Covid-19.