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.”

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

A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, Mass in the Morning, by Colleen Dulle

A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Michael J. O’Loughlin

President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 20 announced his intention to appoint Brian Burch, currently the president of CatholicVote, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

Despite his removal, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland has remained an outspoken detractor of Pope Francis, both online and at various events organized by Catholic laity opposed to the Holy Father.

“The Brutalist” harkens back to a golden age of bravura filmmaking while pushing forward toward new cinematic possibilities through provocative storytelling.

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.”

If God can work through both the rich and the poor, the meek and the mighty, surely God can also work through all types of music and art.

My concern with Advent is that it can reduce our hoping for the surprising act of God to waiting for God to give us what we expect.