ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome ...

Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...

The pilgrim Magi remind us that we too are invited to be humble enough to see something new. They help us realize that there is always more to discover in God's mysteries.

It's a time for Christmas pageants, singing carols, giving gifts and decorating homes. To further your festive spirit, you ...

Before Run-D.M.C. gave us "Christmas in Hollis," Kurtis Blow was busy making Christmas safe for hip-hop, dismissing a reading of "Twas the Night Before ... And I said, ‘Holy Moley, you got ...

Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than ...

Faithful arrive to walk through the Holy Door of St.Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, after it was opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve marking the start of the ...

Every night without fail, a mobile phone rings in the Holy Family church in Gaza, and a parish priest answers. The voice at ...

As The Chosen continues to strengthen its global presence, a Christmas special film titled "Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night," which tells the incredible story of Jesus’ birth, was available ...

Faithful take photos as they arrive to walk through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, after it was opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve marking the ...

Christmas prayers, whether you traditionally say a prayer on Christmas Eve or while sitting around the Christmas Day meal, inspire everyone to give thanks and rejoice. Thank you, God for sending Your ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year ...