Jeanie Hannaman

By Father Nnamdi Moneme, Integrated Catholic Life - “People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.”... With these words, Jesus described the mortal fear that we would face before experiencing His glorious return... Thus, we must cultivate courage as we wait for the glorious return of Jesus Christ if we are going to survive the ordeals that will precede His glorious return. The patient waiting that characterizes the Advent Season demands great and constant courage on our part.

By Jonah McKeown, CNA Staff -  Is the Bible — already the most widely printed book of all time — having a moment?... As recently reported by the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales — across a variety of editions — rose 22% in the U.S. through the end of October 2024 compared with the same period last year, according to book tracker Circana BookScan. This is despite nearly a third of U.S. adults identifying as religiously unaffiliated.

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent, LifeSiteNews - But while every popemobile features a plethora of fine details designed to interest both the manufacturer and car enthusiasts, Mercedes’ new creation is notable for its fully electric nature... “This means that the Pope will be traveling locally emission-free in a new Mercedes-Benz in time for the 2025 Jubilee” ... The vehicle, designed for specifically low speeds in order to drive around a crowded St. Peter’s Square, “contributes to the realisation of the encyclical ‘Laudato Si’” wrote Mercedes. “In it, Pope Francis describes the need for sustainable development.”