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.

A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, by Ashley McKinless

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Audra McDonald, our greatest living musical theater actor, transforms the role of Momma Rose in a stunning new revival of “Gypsy.”

The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency.