Three Magi

The Latest

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Mass for the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 6, 2024.

Pope Francis: The Epiphany invites us to adore the Lord and help the poor

Jan 6, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

In his homily Saturday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to “find God in flesh and bone, in the faces of... Read more

Adoration of the Magi.

7 facts about the Wise Men you might not know

Jan 6, 2024

By ACI Prensa

On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more

Celebrations for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 6, 2023.

Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty

Jan 6, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis with some special visitors at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi

Jan 6, 2023

By Courtney Mares

In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more

A Three Kings parade in Warsaw, Poland, on Jan. 6, 2022.

Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland

Jan 6, 2022

By CNA Staff

The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more

The office of Propaganda Fide, near Rome’s Spanish Steps.

On this day 400 years ago, the Vatican founded Propaganda Fide

Jan 6, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The founding is commemorated by a Chapel of the Magi. Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2022.

Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi

Jan 6, 2022

By Courtney Mares

He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more

A rosca de reyes for Epiphany. Credit: Tamorlan via Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0).

Mexican bakers replace Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cake for Epiphany

Jan 6, 2021

Several bakeries in Mexico decided to replace the Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cakes for Epiphany, causing controversy.  Read more