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By Jonah McKeown
The Catholic child sponsorship charity Unbound announced Nov. 28 that Jonathan Roumie, the actor who portrays Jesus in “The Chosen” TV series, has partnered with them to sponsor their 1 millionth child currently living in poverty. Roumie, a devout Catholic, was cast as Jesus in the Christian-produced hit TV series in 2019. He has since […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — “With great regret,” Pope Francis has accepted his doctors’ advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1-3 and is looking at alternative ways the Vatican can participate in the U.N. Climate Change Conference, the director of the Vatican press office said. The pope was scheduled to be among dozens […]
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By Kevin Schweers
Nearly 400 parish religious educators, exhibitors and others gathered for Mass, inspirational speakers and fellowship designed to rekindle their fire for the Catholic faith and to share it with others. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, celebrant and homilist at Mass, challenged attendees to renew their commitment to inform and inspire — a process that begins with […]
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VATICAN CITY — As Vatican workers continued to decorate the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square and to erect a platform for the Nativity scene, the office of papal liturgical ceremonies published the list of holiday Masses and prayer services Pope Francis would celebrate. The Vatican had announced Pope Francis will make his traditional late […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — With a soft and raspy voice, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by making the sign of the cross and explaining that “I’m still not well with this flu, and my voice isn’t great,” so he would have an aide read his catechesis and greetings. The gathering, in the Vatican’s Paul […]
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By Ann M. Augherton
This year, the first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 3, a little later than some years. In fact, the fourth Sunday of Advent is Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Most parishes will have to make a quick turnover in church decorations from Advent to Christmas. Mass attendance is required for the Sunday and for Christmas. If […]
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By Anna Harvey
With hundreds of worshippers, dozens of priests and Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde in attendance, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Solemn Vespers with Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Inaugurating the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Year Nov. 26. The celebration took place at St. Michael Church in Annandale on the solemnity of Christ the […]
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton
This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation in the Temple of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by praying before a Nativity scene in a Franciscan church. Earlier this year, […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is breathing easier after undergoing intravenous antibiotic treatment for pulmonary inflammation, the director of the Vatican press office said. “The pope’s condition is good and stable; he has no fever, and his respiratory situation is clearly improving,” Matteo Bruni, the director, said in a statement Nov. 27. Early Nov. 25 […]
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By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino
Gospel Commentary for the Solemnity of Christ the King As the church comes to the close the liturgical year, she turns our minds to the end of all things, the final coming of Christ in judgment, and the inauguration of his definitive, unending reign. She presents Christ’s own portrayal of this moment — the vision […]
