Pope Benedict: Stay Focused on the Coming of Christ and 3 Christmas Wishes

The Holy Father's Angelus address for the Third Sunday of Advent and highlights from his message at the recent Christmas tree lighting.

Father Spitzer's 10 Universal Principles

A guide to help you debate your friends on the life issues, without necessarily bringing in religion.

English Chant for The Immaculate Conception, Distributism in Eastern Europe, and much more!

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Pope: Advent Prepares Hearts for the Arrival of Emmanuel

Benedict XVI reflects on Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 4.

Benedict XVI Tells the Faithful to Pray Like Jesus

The Pope reflected on Christ's prayer life during his Nov. 30 general audience: He 'shows us perfectly how to pray as children of the heavenly Father.'

Should We Seek Economic Equality?

The Occupy movement in light of Church teaching.

During Advent, the Domestic Church Is the School of Love

Reflections on Christian family life to mark the 30th anniversary of Blessed Pope John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation Familiaris Consortio.

Defending Religious Liberty and the Good

Dec. 4 issue editorial.

Benedict XVI Tells New York Bishops to Speak Up for Truth

The Holy Father discussed secularization, the new Missal, efforts to combat abuse and other topics with the bishops during their ad limina visit.

Our Advent Lights

Dec. 4 issue editorial.

Man and His Highest Passion

Saturday Book Pick: Understanding Abraham with the help of lectio divina.

Catholic Charities Give Generously

Feasts and Famines

How a look Eastward can make Americans more thankful — and vigilant

Pope Recalls Joyful and Hope-Filled Trip to Benin

Benedict says Africa is 'a reservoir of life and vitality' for the Church.

Republican Candidates Talk About God at Thanksgiving Family Forum

Presidential hopefuls spoke about the importance of religion and values in their own lives and in American society.

Pope: 'Rejoice Together in the Reign of Christ the King Over the Whole World'

Benedict XVI reminds Africans to be light of Christ in the world on final day of visit to Benin, which was also the Church's celebration of Christ the King.

King Jesus and the Thanksgiving Meal

User's Guide to Sunday, Nov. 20.

St. Albert the Great - The Church and Science Are Not at War

Bishop Conley Comments on America's Hostility to Religion

'God, not government, is the only sure guarantee of human rights and the blessings of our liberty. We need to live as if we believe that,' the bishop said at a recent pro-life dinner.

Pope: Church Must Defend Truth and Values

Benedict to German ambassador: 'The Church is aware, thanks to her faith, that she knows the truth about man and thus that she is obliged to protect those values which are valid for mankind as such, over and above individual cultures.'