Advent
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Schedule of Pope's Advent, Christmas liturgies released
The Vatican has issued the calendar of all liturgical celebrations that Pope Francis is slated to preside over during the... Read more
Christmas is more than a 'temporal celebration,' Pope reflects
In his daily homily on the first Monday of Advent, Pope Francis reflected on the season of Christmas, explaining that... Read more
Pope Francis' December prayers, nativity scene plans revealed
Pope Francis is bringing this year to a close by offering special prayers during the month of December for children... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a journey towards horizon of hope
The Pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season... Read more
Pope 'deeply saddened' by Connecticut shooting
The Pope expressed sorrow over the Sandy Hook school shooting that massacred 20 children and offered prayers for the victims'... Read more
Advent is a 'season of Mary,' Archbishop Gomez says
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is describing Advent as “a season of Mary” and a time for Catholics... Read more
Christmas is more than a party, Pope explains
The Pope asked Catholics to prepare for Christmas amid a consumerist society by listening to the voice of John the... Read more
