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Cardinal Sako orders muted Christmas celebrations in Iraq
Christmas celebrations among Iraqi Christians will be subdued this year in a show of solidarity with anti-government protesters. Read more
Pope Francis blesses 100 nativity scenes near the Vatican
Pope Francis Monday stopped by the “100 Nativities in the Vatican” display to bless Christmas scenes from all over the... Read more
Amid terrorism fears in Indonesia, heavy security planned for Christmas
Authorities in Indonesia are expected to deploy 160,000 security personnel to ensure Christmas and New Year’s celebrations safe, according to... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't forget the real meaning of Christmas
Ahead of the Vatican Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, Pope Francis expressed hope that the nativity scene in St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope's letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Dec. 1 on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful... Read more
St. Stephen’s Day connects Christ’s birth to his salvific mission, Pope Francis says
The feast of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen, falls the day after Christmas — timing that contains an important... Read more
Pope’s Christmas Wish: Peace & brotherhood in world’s conflicts
On Christmas, Pope Francis prayed for peace and renewed brotherhood in Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and other parts of the... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Indonesia after deadly tsunami
After a deadly tsunami struck Indonesia Saturday night, killing more than 200 people and injuring hundreds more, Pope Francis has... Read more
Commentary: Is anyone 'ready' for Christmas?
We cannot be ready for the things that matter most unless Christ has come into our lives, and transformed them. Read more
Pope Francis: Make space for wonder this Christmas
Make space for wonder and surprise this Christmas, Pope Francis urged Wednesday, explaining that the first Christmas had many surprises... Read more
'100 Nativities in the Vatican' seeks to show true meaning of Christmas
More than 100 nativity scenes are on display near the Vatican as the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the... Read more
How one diocese is inviting people back to the Church this Christmas
As part of a recent evangelization outreach, the Archdiocese of Detroit is launching a Christmas campaign to welcome Catholics who... Read more
American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican
Growing up next door to Daytona Beach in Florida, Rich Varano spent a lot of time making things out of... Read more
Artists begin work on Vatican Christmas nativity – out of sand
The Vatican’s nativity scene will be a little bit different this year. In a departure from the traditional Neapolitan or... Read more
Our response to the gift of Jesus? – ‘Thank you,’ Pope says New Year’s Eve
At Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His... Read more
The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride
A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more
Commentary: Tribalism in the Christmas Octave
Pope Francis recently warned against the commercialization of Christmas, and reminded us that if our Christmas isn’t centered on Jesus,... Read more
Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephan, the Church's first martyr,... Read more
On Christmas, Pope says we see Jesus in every suffering child
Pope Francis on Christmas Day said the commemoration of Christ's birth is an occasion to remember and pray for every... Read more
Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says
With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth... Read more
