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Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny explains why Pope Francis will address the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai and what he hopes to achieve.
FaithScripture Reflections
Delaney Coyne
A Reflection for Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Delaney Coyne
Pope Francis arrives for a meeting of university chaplains, sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education, in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Nov. 24, 2023. The next day the pope canceled his scheduled meetings because of flu-like symptoms and underwent a CT scan to rule out pulmonary complications, the Vatican press office said. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis did not read the catechesis as he usually does on Sunday, but only recited the Angelus prayer, imparted the blessing and asked people to pray for him.
Arts & CultureMusic
Delaney Coyne
In “O Holy Night,” we are reminded of the promise of the Incarnation and its continuing resonance today.
FaithPodcasts
Jesuitical
Ten years ago, Pope Francis released his first papal document, “Evangelii Gaudium,” which lays out his vision for the church in the 21st century.
FaithScripture Reflections
Colleen Dulle
A Reflection for the Saturday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time, by Colleen Dulle
FaithScripture Reflections
Zac Davis
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs, by Zac Davis
FaithScripture Reflections
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for Thanksgiving Day, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Pope Francis met at the Vatican today with relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas and, separately, with relatives of Palestinians suffering under the Israeli siege of Gaza.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, by Father Terrance Klein
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
“We cannot say that we are privileged compared to others—no,” Pope Francis said at today’s general audience. “The calling is for a service. And God chooses one in order to love everyone, to reach everyone.”
FaithThe Word
Victor Cancino, S.J.
November 26, 2023, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: Advent prepares us for the humility that Christmas reveals. The mystery of the poor is also somehow the mystery of God at the center of our faith. 
The movie poster of the original Rocky film
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
‘Rocky’ is a reminder that impossible things have happened before. And, if we believe, they can happen again.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Christine Lenahan
Peoplehood is a wellness studio in New York City that provides daily reflection sessions. I tried a "gather" to see if it is worth the hype (and the price tag).
Politics & SocietyExplainer
George Maher
When we have asked the Father for the bread that will keep us alive for one more day, he tells us to pray as follows: Cancel my debts, forgive my failure to do what I promised, my inability to do what I ought to do, just as I have canceled the debts of those who owed me money and could not pay.
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael O’Brien
Fordham University recently released the 2023 edition of its Pope Francis Global Poverty Index, a summary and analysis of global conditions based on Francis' criteria for material and spiritual well-being.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Michael O’Brien
On Nov. 23, the Fordham Prep Rams and the Xavier Knights will meet on Thanksgiving Day for the 100th time, a landmark matchup for the fourth-oldest high school football rivalry in American history.
FaithNews
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources
In a wide-ranging interview, Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne of Hartford spoke about working as a bartender, women’s ordination to the diaconate and relocating the Vatican.
Arts & CultureMusic
Delaney CoyneChristine LenahanMichael O’Brien
Whether you know it as Kairos, Spark, Magis or Encounter, we bet there was a song playing in the background that involved a banjo, a scraggly-bearded lead vocalist and lyrics about finding yourself through struggle.
FaithFaith in Focus
William Critchley-Menor, S.J.
Death and remembrance show us a profound interconnectedness between individuals, bridging diverse lives through shared memories.