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Three Franciscan friars portray the Magi in Bethlehem on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2024. After the Second Vespers of the Epiphany, they descended in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where they brought their gifts to the places of Jesus' manifestation.

The Magi reach Bethlehem, finding smaller crowd of faithful amid ongoing war

Jan 7, 2024

By Marinella Bandini

The Magi made their appearance for the recitation of the Second Vespers of the Epiphany, marking the conclusion of the... Read more

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The history of the Epiphany: Here’s what you need to know

Jan 7, 2024

By CNA Staff

The feast of the Epiphany is even older than the feast of Christmas and enjoys its own season, which goes... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Mass for the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 6, 2024.

Pope Francis: The Epiphany invites us to adore the Lord and help the poor

Jan 6, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

In his homily Saturday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to “find God in flesh and bone, in the faces of... Read more

A chalk home blessing from the feast of the Epiphany.

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2024

Jan 6, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.  Read more

Adoration of the Magi.

7 facts about the Wise Men you might not know

Jan 6, 2024

By ACI Prensa

On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more

Three Kings.

When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views

Jan 2, 2024

By Christine Rousselle

Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more

Three Kings parades went down the streets of 800 Polish towns and cities Jan. 6, 2023, for the feast of the Epiphany, with estimates of some 1.5 million people taking part in what is believed to be the largest street Nativity pageant in the world.

Three Kings parades across Poland draw 1.5 million participants

Jan 9, 2023

By Justyna Galant

Three Kings parades went down the streets of 800 Polish towns and cities Jan. 6 for the feast of the... Read more

Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023.

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 6, 2023

By Pope Francis

Here is is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more

Celebrations for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 6, 2023.

Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty

Jan 6, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis with some special visitors at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi

Jan 6, 2023

By Courtney Mares

In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more

A Three Kings parade in Warsaw, Poland, on Jan. 6, 2022.

Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland

Jan 6, 2022

By CNA Staff

The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2022.

Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi

Jan 6, 2022

By Courtney Mares

He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more

A Three Kings parade in Castle Square, Warsaw, Poland, Jan. 6, 2021. Photo credits: Karol Darmoros/Polskie Radio and Orszak Trzech Króli.

Scaled-down Three Kings parades held in Poland due to coronavirus pandemic

Jan 6, 2021

An estimated 2,500 Three Kings parades took place in Poland on Wednesday amid tight coronavirus restrictions.  Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election

Jan 6, 2021

Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election.  Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: ‘If we do not worship God, we will worship idols’

Jan 6, 2021

As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, in Rome on Nov. 25, 2014.

Vatican permits priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day

Dec 17, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity of Mary,... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 6, 2020.

Pope Francis: When we do not worship God, we worship ourselves

Jan 6, 2020

By Courtney Mares

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of... Read more

Pope Francis at Mass for Epiphany Jan. 6, 2019.

Like the magi, follow Christ's light, Pope Francis says

Jan 6, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

To be clothed in the divine light of Christ, follow the example of the three magi, who put aside worldly... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany Jan. 6, 2018.

Pope: Like the Magi, we must leave our comfort zone to find Jesus

Jan 6, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Epiphany Saturday by encouraging faithful to imitate the actions of the Magi, who... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 6, 2017.

Pope Francis: the Magi represent everyone who seeks God

Jan 6, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Magi are not just men who sought out... Read more