When we remember John R. Donahue, S.J., prominent themes that come to mind include his passions for Catholic biblical scholarship, social justice and teaching.

Why did we fail, so often, to help?

According to Sister Norma Pimentel, she and Bishop Daniel Flores share an emphasis on a pastoral approach.

In the small town of Stilfontein, some 90 miles from the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, hundreds, possibly thousands, of illegal miners have been underground in an abandoned mine shaft for more than a month.

What better way to celebrate Christmas than to have faith in things unseen, to find hope in a child.

In Francis’ 12th Christmas address to the Roman Curia, he reminded them, “An ecclesial community lives in joyful and fraternal harmony to the extent that its members walk the path of humility.”

With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr, by Molly Cahill

The two leaders also spoke by telephone Dec. 19 during which the 82-year-old president thanked the pope “for his continued advocacy to alleviate global suffering.”

We have all heard that “blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” “Miracle on 34th Street” suggests that we must believe in order to see.