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Devout Catholic quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives glory to God after Rose Bowl win

‘This Church and you all are a major reason why this happened,’ Mendoza told the priests of the University of Indiana’s Catholic center, referring to his Heisman Trophy win.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Jan 2, 2026

In Austria, children wait for presents from the Christ Child, not Santa Claus

In Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, especially in the Catholic parts, we believe the 'Christkind' is the one putting the presents under the Christmas tree.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Dec 25, 2025Dec 22, 2025

Pope Leo criticizes Illinois Gov. Pritzker over assisted suicide law, says he told him not to sign it

‘I spoke very explicitly with Gov. Pritzker about that,’ Pope Leo said. ‘And unfortunately, for different reasons, he decided to sign that bill. I'm very disappointed about that.’

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Antonino Cambria

• Dec 24, 2025

Tucker, Bannon, Megyn Kelly rebuke Ben Shapiro over calls to ‘deplatform’ America First conservatives

The popular commentators rejected Shapiro’s sharp denunciations and were backed up by Vice President JD Vance, who affirmed the value of free speech as modeled by the late Charlie Kirk.

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Patrick Delaney

• Dec 24, 2025Dec 29, 2025

Don’t prepare so much for Christmas you miss the Christ Child

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, and when I gave up my ideas about hosting Christmas, I finally began to feel that He was at hand.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Dec 24, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon responds to Archbishop Broglio’s criticism of Army cutting religious contracts

The Pentagon didn’t offer specifics for either the restoration of previous religious support contracts or improvements that would allow an adequate pastoral presence for Catholic soldiers.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Dec 24, 2025

Russell Brand charged with additional counts of rape, sexual assault

In a recent video message, Brand mentioned his previous wrongdoing and spoke of atonement and healing through Jesus Christ, but he did not specifically address the new charges.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Dec 24, 2025

Italian archbishop’s remarks on Mary’s obedience spark backlash from feminists

'Mary is truly free, free because she knows how to obey. Mary is the freest woman in the world because she knew how to obey,' Archbishop Giuseppe Laterza said.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Dec 24, 2025

Italian court approves ‘gender transition’ for 13-year-old girl

‘Italian law does not consider a minor mature enough to get a tattoo, yet it allows them to undergo a gender transition. This is madness,’ said a Pro Vita & Famiglia spokesperson.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Dec 24, 2025

Communist China arrests hundreds of Christians just days before Christmas

Hundreds of Christians in China will likely spend Christmas in jail this year, according to a recent report.

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S.A. McCarthy

• Dec 23, 2025Dec 23, 2025

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Devout Catholic quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives glory to God after Rose Bowl win

In Austria, children wait for presents from the Christ Child, not Santa Claus

Pope Leo criticizes Illinois Gov. Pritzker over assisted suicide law, says he told him not to sign it

Tucker, Bannon, Megyn Kelly rebuke Ben Shapiro over calls to ‘deplatform’ America First conservatives

Don’t prepare so much for Christmas you miss the Christ Child

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon responds to Archbishop Broglio’s criticism of Army cutting religious contracts

Russell Brand charged with additional counts of rape, sexual assault

Italian archbishop’s remarks on Mary’s obedience spark backlash from feminists

Italian court approves ‘gender transition’ for 13-year-old girl

Communist China arrests hundreds of Christians just days before Christmas