Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need of everything is a sign of God’s solidarity with every person in need, longing for love and a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said [...]

Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said.

He loved us first: The gift of Christmas

At Christmas, the church does not merely recall a beautiful story from long ago; she proclaims a living mystery.

Archbishop Hartmayer offers Hanukkah greetings

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered warm greetings to the Jewish community during the celebration of Hanukkah.

Bishops name new director of Georgia Catholic Conference

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, of Savannah, named Jayna Hoffacker as the new director for the Georgia Catholic Conference on Dec. 9.

SVdP Georgia receives record-setting gift to connect families with housing

ATLANTA–St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million donation in its effort to move families into safe housing.

Basilica community celebrates its ‘spiritual home’ at rededication Mass

ATLANTA—Calling it “holy ground,” Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 16 by blessing its walls and anointing the altar [...]

Red Bird Ministries expands in Archdiocese of Atlanta, supports grieving families

ATLANTA—When a parent loses a child, the world becomes unrecognizable. Daily routines become unmanageable, and even faith can feel distant.

Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys

Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.

Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.

Reclaiming the Lord’s Day

When I am at a parish for the Mass of confirmation, I sometimes ask those to be confirmed if they know why we Catholics keep Sunday as our Sabbath.

Bishops of Atlanta Province share pastoral reflection on ‘Dilexi Te’

The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 2 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.

Pope gives Catholics in Turkey Advent ‘resolutions’ to build bridges

ISTANBUL (CNS)–With their different rites, cultures, languages and races, Catholics find a unity around the altar that “is a gift from God. As such, it is strong and invincible, because it is the [...]