Daily Readings
- Saturday of the Third Week of Advent December 21, 2024Reading 1 Sg 2:8-14 Hark! my lover–here he comesspringing across the mountains,leaping across the hills.My lover is like a gazelleor a young stag.Here he stands behind our wall,gazing through the windows,peering through the lattices.My lover speaks; he says to me,"Arise, my beloved, my dove, my beautiful one,and come!"For see, the winter is past,the rains are […]USCCB
- Saturday of the Third Week of Advent December 21, 2024
Vatican News
- Pope to Roman Curia: 'Never speak ill of one another' December 21, 2024In his annual address to the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas Greetings, Pope Francis decries the killing of more children in Gaza. and highlights the virtue of humility to foster an harmonious working community. Read all
- Pope thanks Vatican employees for service during Christmas greetings December 21, 2024Pope Francis meets with employees of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome for the annual Christmas greetings. He describes their service as precious for spreading the Kingdom of God throughout the world. Read all
- Cardinal Parolin brings Christmas message of hope to Children's Hospital December 20, 2024This year, in keeping with tradition, the Vatican Secretary of State pays a visit to the Vatican’s Children’s Hospital, bringing a message of Christmas hope to doctors, nurses, patients, and families. Read all
- Pope to Roman Curia: 'Never speak ill of one another' December 21, 2024