National Catholic Register

Carving Christmas: The Story Behind the South Carolina Life-Size Nativity

Johannes Albl (left) and members of his family (including his brother, Markus, and his parents, Josef and Barbara Albl) pose ...

Joseph Smith’s lifelong relationships reflect on his character

“His gentle, chivalrous and reverential manner towards all women was a distinguishing trait in the character of this most ...
Muskogee Phoenix

St. Joseph celebrates in parish hall while fire-damaged sanctuary rebuilt

" [This] time of year, we are very joyous because we're expecting the Christ Child to come," said the Rev. John O'Neill, ...
The New York Times

Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders

The Christmas display, which replaces Jesus, Mary and Joseph with a sign saying “ICE Was Here,” has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders and immigration officials. By Jenna Russell Reporting from ...
Chicago Tribune

Lake Street Church of Evanston updates its Nativity scene: ‘Joseph didn’t make it’

Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, according to Christian belief, has been replaced in an Evanston church’s Nativity scene by a memorial to victims of injustice committed by federal immigration ...
The Boston Globe

Dedham church displays ‘ICE was here’ sign at nativity scene without Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

The priest at a Catholic church in Dedham on Wednesday defended his parish’s decision to replace nativity figurines of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign reading “ICE was here,” saying the gospel is ...