Pope urges “all people of all nations” to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...
Daywatch: The Cold War origins of NORAD’s Santa tracker
NORAD’s annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War, predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics. The tradition continues regardless of government shutdowns, such as the one ...
Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for ...
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...
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Pope starts yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee and presides over Christmas Eve mass
Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...
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What are the 12 Days of Christmas?
From December 25 to January 6, there became a 12-day period from the one major celebration to the next major observance. Thus ...
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Pope opens Rome basilica’s Holy Door, launches jubilee year
Opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica has been a fixture of the Catholic Church’s celebration of jubilee years since ...
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The Twelve Apostles of Jesus: Their Journeys and Final Fates
The twelve apostles, the chosen followers of Jesus Christ, went throughout the ancient world preaching, spreading ...