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Not everyone hates the Vatican’s astronaut Nativity
“What they did was portray an astronaut offering the moon to Jesus,” Angelo Bottone said. “To me, it’s an expression of profound worship.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis on how prayer reveals our common humanity
Pope Francis’ remarks from his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Who is the Messiah? Go and find out.
A Reflection for the Third Wednesday of Advent
In July demonstrators show their opposition to the death penalty outside the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Ind., where federal executions are conducted. (CNS photo/Bryan Woolston, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
In 2020, the Trump administration executed more prisoners than all states combined
The Trump administration's execution spree in the second half of the year was without precedent and widely condemned.
FaithNews Analysis
Joe Biden quoted the Prayer of St. Francis last night. But did the beloved saint actually write it?
Joe Biden’s Catholic faith was on full display as he quoted a prayer cherished by many Catholics: “Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is darkness, light.”
FaithFaith and Reason
Should Pope Francis get the Covid vaccine first—or last?
Where should a pope who has embodied “the first shall be last” stand in line?
In August volunteers unload a van of food donations to a local food bank in the town of Penicuik, in Midlothian, Scotland. iStock
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Pope Francis has endorsed a universal basic income. Covid-19 could make it a reality in Europe.
As the second Covid-19 wave swept Europe so too has a burgeoning conversation about Universal Basic Income.
FaithFaith in Focus
I promised my husband we’d raise our daughter Jewish. Now I worry I’ve left her in limbo.
I don’t want my daughter to wonder whether she is half-Catholic and half-Jewish. I want her to feel complete.
FaithAdvent Reflections
The call to be both spiritual and religious during Advent (and always)
A Reflection for the Third Tuesday of Advent
FaithNews
U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee sets new standards for evaluating and improving hymns
The U.S. bishops' doctrine committee in a forthcoming report suggests guidelines for bishops in evaluating hymn lyrics and for selecting hymnals being considered for use in churches.