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December 2021

December 25

Pope Francis prays Christmas will bring yearning for peace, dialogue

December 25, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Before giving his Christmas blessing to the city of Rome and to the world, Pope Francis drew attention to the many places around the globe and within human hearts in need of Jesus, the prince of peace.

Glen Argan: In troubled times, Jesus is way to new life

December 25, 2021

The day of reckoning is upon us; how can we respond?

December 26

God's Word on Sunday: God’s prophecies as relevant as ever

December 26, 2021

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 2 (Year C) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 In many respects, darkness has indeed covered the Earth during the last year. It has not been a pleasant or uplifting existence for many.

December 30

Vatican pays tribute to 22 church workers murdered in 2021

December 30, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- In situations of extreme poverty, war or civil tensions, 22 Catholic church workers were murdered in 2021, according to Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.