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O Little Town of Bethlehem… Pennsylvania? The story of ‘Christmas City USA’
Perhaps the most famous town called Bethlehem in the U.S. is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a town of 75,000, just a short... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2023
“A census of the whole earth” (cf. Lk 2:1). This was the context in which Jesus was born, and the... Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: Jesus was born to save the world
Pope Francis shared a message in his Christmas homily for anyone who may be feeling sad or discouraged. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism
The pope asked people to think of which lonely or needy people could be comforted by their friendship during the... Read more
Christmas video by Lansing Diocese highlights Eucharistic adoration, story of ‘Silent Night’
The creator and producer of the video, Matt Riedl, hopes “to convey truth, beauty, and goodness” in this year’s Christmas... Read more
Yes, you need to go to Mass twice this weekend — for Sunday and for Christmas
The fourth Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve. That means the faithful must attend two Masses in a row... Read more
Christmas 2023: Best Catholic gifts for the hard-to-shop-for person this year
This list of unique Catholic gifts is sure to have something for anyone on your list this year. Read more
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
With the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of... Read more
Here are Pope Francis’ liturgies for Christmas 2023 at the Vatican
As the season of Advent draws near, the Vatican has published the schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgies for Christmas through... Read more
Target doesn’t shy away from controversy with sale of ‘Pride Nutcracker’
“Bring uplifting flair to your holiday decor with this Pride Nutcracker Figurine from Wondershop™,” a description of the product says. Read more
Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to recall St. Francis’ first-ever manger scene
The Christmas 2023 Nativity scene at the Vatican will evoke the first-ever live manger, the Vatican said Monday. Read more
Ukrainian Catholics will now celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 in a shift toward the West
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announced Monday that it is switching its fixed-date religious celebrations to match the Gregorian calendar. Read more
Pro-life pregnancy centers bring ‘happy tears’ this Christmas for women and families
Pro-life pregnancy centers provided women with a Christmas they will never forget. Read more
Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas amid heightened security
For the last few weeks, law enforcement agencies put into place comprehensive security arrangements for church services held on Christmas. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more
This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
Celebrate the joy of the season with ‘The Great Big Christmas Show’
Join Father David Michael Moses and other Catholic social media personalities on Dec. 12 for this livestreamed Christmas variety show. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
