Two composers are dueling in court in a copyright infringement case this week in Portland over 12 bars of 26 notes in two Catholic hymns. A jury of eight got a quick introduction Monday on how to read ...

“A hymn should be a prayer set to music,” says the Rev. Gerrit Barnes of Denver’s Christ Church (Episcopal). “It should follow the idea of ‘make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”’ Ideas change about what ...

Former President Joe Biden shared a family photo on social media on Christmas Eve, sparking online criticism after he appeared partially visible in the image while son Hunter stood front and center.

Pope Leo XIV carries the statue of the Baby Jesus at the end of the Christmas Eve mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on December 24, 2025. ANDREAS SOLARO AFP via Getty Images As Christians ...

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From “Silent Night” to “Jingle Bells,” Christmas carols are some of the most familiar songs of the season, and some of the oldest. Stephanie Sy explores why most popular music changes with time, but ...

Catholics who are loyal to tradition may plan to attend a Christmas midnight mass, also known in Spanish as the “Misa De Gallo,” in Miami-Dade County. The celebration at the Church of the Little ...

There’s something about Christmas that makes everyone reach for the soft-focus lens, and this year is no different. This time, the appeal came from Florida’s Catholic bishops, who asked President ...

Florida's Catholic bishops appealed to President Donald Trump on Monday to pause immigration enforcement activities during the Christmas holidays. The White House, in response, said it would be ...

Florida's Catholic bishops made an appeal on Monday for a pause in immigration enforcement for the Christmas holidays, but the White House said operations will continue. The appeal to President Donald ...

(RNS) — 'The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' (RNS) — If you’re one of 60% of Catholics who go to church rarely — or ...

The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in Gaza as he led Christmas Mass there on Sunday, against the backdrop of apocalyptic ...