St. Peter Canisius Feast date: Dec 21 An important figure in the Catholic counter-reformation that responded to the 16th century spread of Protestantism, the priest and Doctor of the Church Saint Peter Canisius is remembered liturgically on Dec. 21. His efforts as a preacher, author, and religious educator strengthened the Catholic faith in Germany, Austria, […]

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Congressional lawmakers approved an eleventh-hour deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown, after the rejection of such a deal the previous day left them scrambling. The same week in Washington, House lawmakers held a hearing on the FACE Act. President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Pope Francis […]

Reading 1: Micah 5:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:15-16, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:18-19, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:2-3, Gospel: Luke 1:39-45, Reading 2: Hebrews 10:5-10

Holy See Press Director Matteo Bruni announces that Pope Francis, due cold symptoms and chilly winter weather, will lead the weekly Angelus on 22 December from the chapel of his residence in the Casa Santa Marta. Read all