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St. Nicholas is depicted in a stained-glass window at Blessed Sacrament Church in Bolton Landing, N.Y. The feast of St. Nicholas -- a fourth-century bishop from the region of modern-day Turkey, well known for his generosity -- is celebrated Dec. 6. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home

Brett Robinson
December 19, 2018
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Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins.

Seminarians attend Mass in 2017 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois, near Chicago. More than 200 seminarians from 34 dioceses study at the seminary on their path to the priesthood. The U.S. bishops will start 2019 with a spiritual retreat Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein to pray and reflect on the important matters facing the Catholic Church such as the abuse crisis. (CNS photo/courtesy Mundelein)

CUA scholars expect bishops’ retreat will lead to spiritual renewal

Chaz Muth
December 19, 2018
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A week of prayer and discernment on their role as church shepherds may be exactly what the U.S. bishops need when they gather in retreat Jan. 2-8 near Chicago, two Catholic University of America scholars said.

A picture of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in U.S. custody after crossing illegally from Mexico to the U.S., is seen during a Dec. 15 protest held in El Paso, Texas, to demand justice for her. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters)

U.S. bishops, others mourn death of Guatemalan girl near border

Julie Asher
December 19, 2018
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Three U.S. Catholic bishops Dec. 18 joined their voices in mourning the death of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl shortly after she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her father and they turned themselves in to U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeking asylum.

Emily Blunt stars in a scene from the movie "Mary Poppins Returns," a sequel to the 1964 film "Mary Poppins." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. Not otherwise rated. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Jay Maidment, courtesy Disney)

Movie Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

John Mulderig
December 18, 2018
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It has taken more than half a century, but at long last “Mary Poppins Returns” (Disney). The result is a delightful sequel to the 1964 classic that will divert all but the youngest and most skittish members of the family.

Protesters supporting the migrant caravan in Tijuana, Mexico, march next to the border wall with Mexico in San Diego. (CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters)

Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says

Carol Glatz
December 18, 2018
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In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.

Following his Dec. 15 ordination to the priesthood, Father Robert Katafiasz poses with Archbishop William E. Lori outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. (Richard Lippenholz/Special to the Review)

Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes its newest priest

Emily Rosenthal Alster
December 17, 2018
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Father Robert Katafiasz humbly walked through a tunnel of applause at the conclusion of his ordination Mass Dec. 15 as the congregation filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore with a passionate rendition of “Lift High the Cross.” The only priest ordained, the 36-year-old was […]

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