The final verse of Longfellow’s Christmas Bells poem reads: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep: With peace on earth, good-will to men.”’ I hope that we can all face the New Year with hope and a ...

Among the most significant events is the midnight Mass from the Vatican by Pope Francis ... at Christmas Town in 2009. Writer, scholar and Episcopal minister Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem ...

The annual challenge for clerics is to present a story listeners think they know everything about — the Son of God being born ...

The Nativity scene, often depicting animals like oxen, sheep, and camels, serves as a reminder of humanity's historical ...

While "synodality" might be a new concept to Catholics surprised by the Vatican's request that dioceses worldwide engage in ...

Use one of these short, funny or inspirational Christmas quotes to send holiday cheer this year. Share them with loved ones ...

Keith Warner, director of renewal for the friars' synod process, says it's new to most people, but it's an ancient practice ...

Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our ...

Pope Francis is expected to address the world's wars and conflicts in his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" message to the faithful ...

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican ...