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Message from the Holy Land: Peace is not an illusion but a life choice
Posted on 12/20/2025 10:20 AM ()
Violence begets death and destruction, revenge begets hatred and pain. News and pictures from Gaza and other war-torn lands show the physical and moral suffering of the innocent and defenceless.
U.S. strikes more than 70 Islamic State targets in Syria
Posted on 12/20/2025 08:18 AM ()
U.S. forces launch missiles toward Islamic State positions in desert areas of eastern and northern Syria.
Cardinal Pizzaballa arrives in Gaza ahead of Christmas
Posted on 12/20/2025 06:28 AM ()
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is on a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Holy Family and will preside over the Christmas Mass on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV convenes his first Consistory of Cardinals
Posted on 12/20/2025 05:38 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV convenes his first Consistory of Cardinals, which will take place on January 7-8 and will be marked by prayer, support, and counsel for the Pope.
Our Lady of Hope to accompany Christmas liturgies in St. Peter’s Basilica
Posted on 12/20/2025 04:50 AM ()
As the Jubilee of Hope concludes with the Christmas Season, an image of Our Lady of Hope from southern Italy will accompany the faithful attending liturgies celebrated by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope: Even as Jubilee ends we remain pilgrims of hope
Posted on 12/20/2025 03:39 AM ()
As the Jubilee Year draws to a close, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that its deepest gift endures. Hope, he says, continues to shape the Church’s journey, calling all to remain pilgrims who generate life and renewal.
Lord’s Day Reflection: The righteousness of Joseph
Posted on 12/19/2025 10:50 AM ()
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme "Justice without judgement: the righteousness of Joseph"
Pasolini: May the Church foster encounter as she sets out to know God
Posted on 12/19/2025 10:05 AM ()
“The universality of salvation: A hope without conditions” is the theme of the third Advent meditation, delivered Friday morning in the Paul VI Hall in the presence of the Pope. In his sermon, Fr Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household focuses on the attitude of the Magi, who boldly dared to open themselves to the unknown.
Pope approves new statute of Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA)
Posted on 12/19/2025 09:17 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV publishes a Rescript and approves the new statute of the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), which is tasked with promoting and strengthening the working community of the Holy See, introducing several significant innovations.
News from the Orient - Dec 19, 2025
Posted on 12/19/2025 07:48 AM ()
In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient: Christians in Damascus prepare for Christmas with prayer and remembrance at the Church of Mar Elias, Iraqi faithful celebrate the much-loved feast of the martyrs Mar Behnam and Sara, and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church launches Svitlyk, a new YouTube channel bringing faith-filled content to children.