VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, Pope Francis said. “Tonight, our
COLOGNE (OSV News) -- German police have significantly increased security measures around Cologne Cathedral over the Christmas period, due to indications of an increased threat situation in Europe. The extensive security measures, begun on Dec. 23, follow indications of possible Islamic terrorist
On December 25, we observe the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. Since the fourth century, Christians in the West have celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Christ on December 25, marking the beginning of the Christmas season.
The Nativity tells
(OSV News) — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of Vatican Dicastery for the Service of Charity, landed in Israel on Dec. 22, starting a “journey of closeness” as papal envoy to the Holy Land during a difficult wartime Christmas season. “We landed at
This Christmas, Bethlehem, the place where Jesus was born, is a city weighed down by the consequences of war. Though not directly impacted by the fighting, the lack of tourism — which constitutes the livelihood for 60% to 70% of the population
The idea, Katie Kirkland said, came to her while she was sitting at Christmas Mass in the warmth and light of the soaring sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Sterling: How many people would be alone that holiday, without a
Officials of the Roman Curia must learn how to really listen to others, not treating a discussion as a game of "ping pong" where everything another says is met with a speedy and automatic response, Pope Francis said.
A Christmas ad from 2020 that is once again gaining popularity suggests that personal goals are not about measuring up but rather being ready for the life in front of you. Created by the Dutch pharmacy company Doc Morris, the Christmas commercial
The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity and still remains by its side, Pope Francis said.
"Christmas is a reminder that God loves us and wants to be with us," the pope
When Ukraine's embattled citizens gather this Christmas, their rich festivities will feel symbolically different -- as the festival is celebrated for the first time on Dec. 25, in line with the Western calendar.
"People here have long insisted we should be united around