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statue of mary holding jesus, they are gold colored and slightly snowy
FaithThe Word
Victor Cancino, S.J.
Jan. 1, 2023, The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mary is the fundamental channel of God’s grace in the new covenant.
pope francis sits in his wheelchair in front of the nativity scene which is on the left of the photo in the vatican audience hall
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”
Pope Francis, left, embraces Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, at the Vatican.
FaithNews
Nicole Winfield - Associated Press
The only thing certain is that the most important ritual following the death of a pope—a conclave to elect a new one—does not apply.
A likeness of St. Francis de Sales is seen in stained glass at Caldwell Chapel on the campus of The Catholic University of America
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
The pope’s letter, titled "Totum Amoris Est" ("Everything Pertains to Love"), said that the saint has much to teach the church today.
crown of thorns on a dark green leafy background
FaithScripture Reflections
Simcha Fisher
A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, by Simcha Fisher
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.