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Vatican permits priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity of Mary,... Read more
EWTN’s Warsaw: No politician can ‘cancel Christmas’
The head of the EWTN media network encouraged Christians to be hopeful and filled with joy this Christmas, despite efforts... Read more
Mini Pope Francis featured in Vatican’s annual 100 nativity scenes display
Among the novelties of this year’s “100 Nativity Scenes at the Vatican” exhibit is the inclusion of a miniature Pope... Read more
‘It doesn’t embarrass us’: Art teacher defends Vatican’s much-maligned nativity scene
A teacher at the art institute where the Vatican’s much-maligned nativity scene was made has responded to its critics. Read more
Is Christmas simply a re-imagining of ancient pagan celebrations?
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one’s social media inundated with memes about Christmas being nothing... Read more
Pope Francis: Art which transmits truth and beauty gives joy
When truth and beauty are transmitted in art, it fills the heart with joy and hope, Pope Francis told a... Read more
Pope Francis to offer Midnight Mass at 7:30pm
Pope Francis’ Midnight Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. this year, as the Italian government extends a national curfew through... Read more
Remember Syrians this Christmas
Do not forget the suffering Christians in Syria, a member of a pontifical aid foundation implored officials from the U.S.,... Read more
Notre-Dame choir to return to fire-damaged cathedral for Christmas concert
Notre-Dame Cathedral choir will return to the damaged cathedral on Christmas Eve to perform a concert that will be broadcast... Read more
Vatican Christmas display to be ‘a sign of hope’ during pandemic
The Vatican announced the details of the 2020 edition of the annual Christmas display in St. Peter’s Square, intended to... Read more
Former Swiss Guard releases Catholic Christmas cookbook
A new cookbook offers recipes, some more than 1,000 years old, that have been served at the Vatican during the... Read more
New children's book spins Christmas tale about spiders
There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider. Read more
Christmas comes early in Indiana with nativity scene court case
An Indiana town is defending its Christmas display in court this summer, after a traveller through the area claimed she... Read more
Christmas Eve carolers for Cardinal Pell gathered at Melbourne prison
A group of local Catholics gathered outside Melbourne prison on Christmas Eve to sing carols for Cardinal George Pell. Read more
St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says
The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part... Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas: Christ's light is greater than the darkness of world's conflicts
On Christmas, Pope Francis prayed for Christ to bring light to the instability in Iraq, Lebanon, Venezuela, Yemen, Ukraine, Burkina... Read more
Sinner or saint – God loves you, Pope Francis says on Christmas Eve
A person’s weakness and sin does not change Christ’s love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the... Read more
Pope Francis: This Christmas, imitate St. Joseph's trust in God
In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis: Nativity scenes show a 'domestic Gospel'
Pope Francis Wednesday called Christmas nativity scenes a “domestic Gospel,” which helps to make the Holy Family present in one’s... Read more
‘Adopt a family’ of Christian refugees in Lebanon this Christmas
As Lebanon’s economic crisis worsens, a Lebanese priest is asking for people to spiritually and charitably adopt a persecuted Christian... Read more
