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Italian priest cancels Nativity display to avoid offending people
An Italian priest is under fire from locals for deciding against setting up the typical Nativity scene in his town’s... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Aleppo, victims of recent terrorist attacks
During the Angelus for the third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis made a special appeal for... Read more
As Vatican lights Christmas tree, Pope reflects on Nativity scene
As Christmas approaches, the Nativity scenes found in churches and homes around the world bid us to make room for... Read more
Prepare for Christmas by conversion, Pope tells Advent Angelus crowd
The proclamation of John the Baptist to “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand” is a joyful one... Read more
Pope Francis: Humility is childlike, not theatrical
Christians must pursue true humility as they remember the “smallness” of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Tuesday homily. Read more
As Jesus' birth nears, sadness is 'not allowed,' Pope says
On Gaudete Sunday Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Rome’s basilica of St. John Lateran, telling attendees that the... Read more
UK youth create Advent video calendar
Made for Glory, a by-the-youth, for-the-youth faith initiative in the UK, has been releasing a video for every day of... Read more
An Advent gift: God's mercy in the confessional, cardinal says
As Christmas approaches, priests and penitents should remind themselves of the “miracle” of confession and how we should approach the... Read more
Pope: Mary and Joseph exemplify mission, vocation of family life
Pope Francis spoke today about Jesus’ choice to be born into a family, saying that it shows the importance of... Read more
Advent meditations for Pope delve into meaning of peace
Papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa gave his first advent homily to Pope Francis, touching on the biblical meaning of the... Read more
Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'
In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more
Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'
In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life. Read more
Holiness means 'letting God write our history,' preaches Pope
Pope Francis’ daily homily focused on the importance of allowing God to be active and present in our daily lives. Read more
Church is a 'house of joy,' Pope stresses on Gaudete Sunday
In his Angelus address on the third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis emphasized the joy of the Christian message and... Read more
Group aims to ease US water poverty with Advent campaign
A human rights organization is teaming up with a Catholic mission this Advent to help offer free, clean water to... Read more
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
