‘Christ, the Savior, is here:’ 200 years of ‘Silent Night’ in its Austrian birthplace — By: Catholic News Agency

The Silent Night Memorial Chapel in Oberndorf, Austria, in December 2024. The building stands on the rubble of the original St. Nicholas Church, where “Silent Night” was first performed in 1818. / Credit: Rudolf Gehrig/EWTN News Salzburg, Austria, Dec 24, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). As the Advent evening turns cold and dark, a young…

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Trump vows executive action ‘on Day 1’ to end ‘transgender lunacy’ — By: Catholic News Agency

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. / Credit: Rebecca Noble/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 23, 2024 / 16:15 pm (CNA). President-elect Donald Trump during a speech on Sunday, Dec. 22, vowed to sign executive orders to end transgender surgeries for…

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Pope Francis praises bocce, calling it a sport for ‘normal people’ — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: AstaforovE/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 23, 2024 / 15:00 pm (CNA). Pope Francis expressed his appreciation for the ball sport of bocce during an audience with representatives of the Italian Bowling Federation on Dec. 20, praising its social aspects and emphasizing that, unlike other sports dominated by billionaire stars, bocce allows “normal people”…

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