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Israeli soldiers in Bethlehem stand guard on May 10, 2018, as Palestinians demonstrate ahead of Israeli Independence Day. (CNS photo/Mussa Qawasma, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Michel Sabbah
In the 53rd year of Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, Patriarch Emeritus Michel Sabbah asks Christians worldwide to join a nonviolent resistance movement shaped by the “logic of love.”
Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
We will surely benefit if all our prominent national and local leaders—Catholic bishops and priests among them—are crystal clear about the safety of the vaccines.
FaithFaith in Focus
Simcha Fisher
Ansgar Holmberg, C.S.J., 86, didn’t paint her O Antiphon series to edify or instruct anyone. They were meant only for herself.
Arts & CultureMusic
Nicholas D. Sawicki
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated the scientists in their community who helped to develop one of the Covid-19 vaccines.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Dean Dettloff
“The church cannot withdraw from the field of charity.”
FaithAdvent Reflections
Molly Cahill
A Reflection for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent.
Arts & CultureMusic
Matt Maher
Featuring Bob Dylan, old folk songs and live orchestral recordings.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
Hidden amid its meme-ready moments, “The Mandalorian” is quietly investigating the inadequacy of our ideas about each other.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Two cardinals who work closely with Pope Francis have contracted Covid-19.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Thomas G. Wenski
I have never been a big fan of needles and injections; but even if I winced, I was happy to be among the first to submit my arm for an injection of the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
FaithFaith
James Martin, S.J.
William A. Barry, S.J. Bill was 90 years old when he died at the Jesuit infirmary at Campion Center in Weston, Mass., on Saturday.
FaithVantage Point
James Martin, S.J.
From 1996: After two years of work in East Africa, it’s not my own experiences that I remember most vividly—it’s the stories I heard from refugees.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Pope Francis delivered his annual pre-Christmas address to Roman Curia officials.
Politics & SocietyNews
Elana Schor, Associated PressWill Wessert, Associated Press
A Biden transition team official refused to say which church Biden might attend in the nation's capital or whether he might return to Delaware for services, at least to start.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for the Fourth Monday of Advent
FaithNews
Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press
The Vatican on Monday declared that it is “morally acceptable” for Roman Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines based on research that used fetal tissue from abortions.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Charles C. Camosy
This weekend, a C.D.C. panel will likely decide which group should get the Covid-19 vaccine next. Thousands of lives hang in the balance, writes the Catholic ethicist Charles Camosy.
FaithVideo
America Video

The hiddenness of St. Joseph's life can speak to those overwhelmed by the pandemic. Fr. James Martin, SJ, reflects on why St. Joseph is the saint we need as enter into a new year.

David Bowie, Joni MItchell and Chance the Rapper (Wikimedia)
Arts & CultureMusic
David Dark
During Advent, expectant alertness is commended to us as a lived attitude. Shall we live it out in song?
FaithDispatches
J.D. Long García
During the nine days before Christmas, friends and family gather for the re-enactment, with two children dressing up to play the roles of Mary and Joseph.