4 kernels of wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI’s last message to the world
Pope Benedict XVI on April 21, 2007, in Vigevano, Italy. / Credit: miqu77/Shutterstock Chicago, Ill., Dec 31, 2023 / 08:00 am (CNA). A brilliant thinker and prolific writer, Pope Benedict XVI wrote 66 books in his lifetime. His final work, “What Is Christianity? The Last Writings,” was published in Italian on Jan. 20, just weeks after his death at age
December 31 2023
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 1st Reading – Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 For God has honored the father in the sons, and, when seeking the judgment of the mother, he has confirmed it in the children. He who loves God will plead with him on behalf of sins, and will keep himself away from sin, and will be
The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Reading 1 1 Jn 2:12-17 I am writing to you, children,because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.I am writing to you, fathers,because you know him who is from the beginning.I am writing to you, young men,because you have conquered the Evil One.I write to you, children,because you know the Father.I write to you, fathers,because you know him
Prayer for a Blessing on the New Year: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, December 31, 2023
O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to Thy friendship; give prosperity
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Pope Francis waves at the crowd of 1.5 million people who attended the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal on Aug. 6, 2023. / Vatican Media. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 30, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis maintained a busy travel schedule in 2023, visiting six different countries on three separate continents despite being one
Pope Francis speaks with Zelenskyy about peace efforts in Ukraine
Pope Francis meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican on May 13, 2023, their first meeting since the start of the full-scale war with Russia. / Credit: Vatican Media Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 29, 2023 / 15:30 pm (CNA). Pope Francis spoke by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy three days after Christmas to discuss peace efforts to