Catholic Nutshell News: Saturday 12/23/23

Topics include First Samurai Saint, Conversion Therapy, Manger Relics, & Angst over Same-Sex Blessings (Frank & Ralph Chapter 2!)

“We see through new tender verdant pecan leaves”

Today's sources: National Catholic Register, Aleteia, Catholic News Agency, Crux, Catholic Weekly, & Our Sunday Visitor. (Catholic Nutshell is a subscription service for faithful, hopeful, & curious Catholics willing to exercise the Catholic News Muscle)