Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need of everything is a…
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From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom
by(OSV News) — As 2025 draws to a close, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world remains dire — and in many places, deeply…
Born in hardship, sung in hope: the quiet, powerful origins of ‘Silent Night’
by(OSV News) — As Christmas approaches and “Silent Night” begins to fill churches and homes across the world, it is worth remembering how unlikely its…
Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom…
Curia must reflect ‘new humanity,’ founded on love, solidarity, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and laypeople who work in the Roman Curia are called to be a “sign of…
Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate…
Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, pope asks children
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked children to pray in front of their Nativity scenes this Christmas and, especially, to pray “that…
Increase in US executions largely driven by Florida, year-end report says
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Although there was a significant increase in executions in the U.S. in 2025, a smaller number of new death sentences…
Las Posadas Navideñas: Journeying to Bethlehem alongside the Holy Family
by(OSV News) — With the Advent season well underway, Catholics are fully expectant, preparing spiritually for the birth of their Savior at Christmas on…
Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025, report says
byWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025 as the group lost its ability to bill Medicaid, according to a report…