Day: December 4, 2025

American classical artist to paint fourth papal portrait for Vatican

Renowned portrait artist Igor Babailov has been commissioned to create an official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, according to a press release from PR Newswire. Babailov met with the Holy Father at the Vatican Oct. 1 to begin the initial stages of the project, which include preliminary life-drawing studies. These sessions serve as the foundation … Read moreAmerican classical artist to paint fourth papal portrait for Vatican

Minnesota court affirms archdiocese’s right to dismiss ‘transgender’ school employee

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis lawfully dismissed a “transgender” librarian from a Catholic school, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled this week, reaffirming broad constitutional protections for religious employment decisions. The dispute began in 2023 after Reyzl Grace MoChridhe, then a librarian at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, publicly announced … Read moreMinnesota court affirms archdiocese’s right to dismiss ‘transgender’ school employee

New children’s book brings the story of Santa Claus back to Saint Nicholas

A new children’s picture book brings its readers on a journey through the life of Saint Nicholas, the Catholic bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Written by Mike McGrew and illustrated by Kim Merritt, The Boy Who Would be Santa aims to both inform children about Christmas’ religious significance and inspire them to … Read moreNew children’s book brings the story of Santa Claus back to Saint Nicholas

Pope Leo Asks: What Has Arius to Do With Jesus?

Simone RisolutiPope Leo XIV joined Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and other Christian leaders for an ecumenical prayer service overlooking the ruins of an ancient basilica in Iznik, Turkey, marking the 1,700 anniversary of the Council of Nicaea on Nov. 28, 2025. COMMENTARY: Marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Pope contrasts orthodox … Read morePope Leo Asks: What Has Arius to Do With Jesus?

Keeping with tradition, Pope Leo set to visit statue of Our Lady for Immaculate Conception solemnity

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV will visit a beloved statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Piazza Mignanelli, near the Spanish Steps in Rome, following a tradition stretching back nearly 75 years. Every Dec. 8, myriad Roman citizens and organizations, both religious and civic, come together to pray and offer … Read moreKeeping with tradition, Pope Leo set to visit statue of Our Lady for Immaculate Conception solemnity

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