By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 1, 2025 / 13:44 pm Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Bishop Mario Avilés as the new bishop of Corpus Christi, selecting the Mexican-born Oratorian to lead the south Texas diocese. Avilés, 56, who has served as auxiliary bishop of Brownsville, Texas, since February 2018, will …

For The Catholic Telegraph December Online Edition go to https://issuu.com/thecatholictelegraph/docs/the_catholic_telegraph_december_2025 ONLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE Columnist From the Editor’s Desk: The Fulfillment of God’s Promises DAVID COOLEY Into Your Hands: Between Hope and Its Fulfillment ARCHBISHOP ROBERT G. CASEY A Closer Look: There is No Hope …

For Christians in areas of conflict Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.

By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 28, 2025 / 10:00 am In the summer of A.D. 325, more than 300 bishops gathered in Nicaea — located in modern-day northern Turkey — to promulgate a common Christian creed, settle Christological disputes that arose from the Arian heresy, and promote unity in …

By Elias Turk Iznik, Turkey, Nov 28, 2025 / 08:05 am Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea on Friday in the Turkish city historically known as the birthplace of the Nicene Creed, calling Christians to overcome “the scandal of divisions” and to renew their …

As the Church marks the First Sunday of Advent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on why Advent is a supreme time for praying for reconciliation and world peace. By  Father Luke Gregory, OFM As the world enters the sacred season of Advent, a period of preparation and reflection for many Christians, …

As Pope Leo XIV visits Turkish Christians in Istanbul, our Editorial Director reflects on how his words offer a message for the whole Church. By Andrea Tornielli While meeting the “little flock” of Turkish Catholics at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV spoke words that not …

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to depart on his first Apostolic Journey, which takes him to Türkiye and Lebanon on November 27 to December 2, our Editorial Director explores the visit as a sign of unity and peace for the Middle East. By Andrea Tornielli As it was for Pope …

In the month ahead we will celebrate Advent and Christmas. As we chant “O Come, O Come Emanuel,” Advent days will teach us prayer and patience as we long for the coming of our Savior. When we finally sing out “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” Christmas days will call us …

What is Advent all about? How is Advent different than Christmas? Check out this 2 minute video: Advent in Two Minutes!