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Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys

Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.

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Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.

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Pope gives Catholics in Turkey Advent ‘resolutions’ to build bridges

With their different rites, cultures, languages and races, Catholics find a unity around the altar that “is a gift from God. As such, it is strong and invincible, because it is the work of his grace,” Pope Leo XIV said in a Mass in Instanbul, part of his first international trip.

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Atlanta priests perform stand-up comedy in sold-out show

Six priests delivered humor instead of homilies on Nov. 12, taking the stage at St. Pius X High School for a stand-up comedy show, organized by The Quest, Atlanta’s Catholic Radio.

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Faithful participate in national advocacy for immigrants

With a call for solidarity, Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta joined a national movement to advocate for immigrants during two events this fall

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Charlotte

Bishops of Atlanta Province share pastoral reflection on ‘Dilexi Te’

The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 2 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.
Atlanta

‘When I was a stranger, you welcomed me’

Fernanda Mucchiut has become a regular at a federal immigration office downtown. Arriving before business hours, she focuses on the people standing in line, engaging them in simple conversations as they wait to see authorities. She described her approach as “being alongside them” in a stressful moment.
Gainesville

‘For I was in prison, and you visited me’

In a hostile system where faith is shaken and isolation runs deep, Deacon Kenneth Lampert, of St. Michael Church, keeps visiting prisons and jails in Georgia.
Marietta

Living Matthew 25: ‘Whatever you did for my brothers, you did for me’

Across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Catholics are answering needs with action. Troubled by what he saw on the streets of Marietta, Breon Haskett created a haven from winter weather for homeless women, using space at Transfiguration Church.
Jackson

‘For I was hungry, and you gave me food’

It’s in the eyes of the young and the very old that members of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary Mother of God Church find inspiration. Although small in number, the parish’s Vincentians are tackling the problem of hunger in their rural community.
Atlanta

‘For I was ill, and you cared for me’

Since 2003, members of the Christ Child Society of Atlanta have lovingly stitched, assembled and donated more than 4,000 baby layettes for families in need.
Atlanta

Advent events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta

Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth and one of hope. Parishes and ministries across the archdiocese share their events from retreats to Masses.
Marietta

St. Ann earns national recognition for discipleship focus

With a parish culture that emphasizes forming the whole person, St. Ann Church of Marietta was named the 2025 recipient of the national Archbishop Thomas Murphy Parish Stewardship Award.