The newly named leader of the Archdiocese of New York, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, introduced himself to the faithful of his new home Dec. 18 with a pledge to become familiar with its challenges and uphold human dignity.
He also...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
As we celebrate Christmas this year, with hearts filled with wonder at the mystery of the Lord’s nativity, we also mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in which the Church, guided...
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo:
Mientras celebramos la Navidad este año, con corazones llenos de admiración ante el misterio de la natividad del Señor, también conmemoramos el 1700º aniversario del Concilio de Nicea, en el que la Iglesia, guiada...
VATICAN CITY -- In one of the most anticipated U.S. episcopal appointments of his pontificate so far, Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and named as his successor Bishop Ronald...
"Someone lost a boot!" As the story begins, my dad starts laughing. Every year he loves to retell the tale of the December we got a 16-foot tree to stuff in our house. One of us wound up crying...
Scripture readings for Dec. 21, 2025, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24
It sounds so simple. This Sunday, we hear St. Matthew's account of the events leading up to Christ's birth and it...
The Catholic American Bible is set to replace the New American Bible Revised Edition in 2027, becoming the common text for the Mass lectionary, Liturgy of the Hours and private use.
OSV News recently spoke with Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Christian faith leaders in early December called on the state of Tennessee and Republican Gov. Bill Lee to stop all executions.
Among speakers at a Dec. 8 press conference in Nashville was Rick Musacchio, executive director...
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song from the CD "Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns & Carols" from the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, we meet talented singer, songwriter and performer, Bradley Banning who is bringing the...
This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s Dec. 17, 2025 general audience given in St. Peter’s Square.
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!
Human life is characterized by a constant movement that drives us to do, to act....