Israel-Hamas war casts pall over Christmas Eve vespers in Bethlehem
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, 2023. / Credit: Marinella Bandini, Catholic News Agency Bethlehem, Dec 24, 2023 / 13:04 pm (CNA). On Sunday, Dec. 24, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, made his entrance into Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas. It was also his first entrance […]
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Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism
Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 24, 2023. / Vatican Media CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 11:40 am (CNA). On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged Christians not to confuse Christmas with consumerism but to celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing with those who are lonely and in need. Speaking to the […]
Pope Francis: Do Not Confuse Christmas With Consumerism, and Make Room for Christ in Your Heart
National Catholic Register Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 24. Pope Francis’ Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square marked the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Pope said that we are called to reflect God’s kindness to others.
A Christmas without war and hunger.
It is still right to say if we did not have Christmas, we would have had to invent it today. With all the strife conflict, bloodshed, hunger, suffering, abuse and injustice all around, the world needs Christmas, not every year but every day. Read all
Cardinal Pizzaballa prays for an end to the violence and dialogue to prevail
In a Christmas message sent exclusively to Vatican News and L’Osservatore Romano, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem calls for recognizing each other as brothers and sisters, as we remember the meaning of God who became flesh and dwelt among us. He urges dialogue, reconciliation, forgiveness and friendship. And it is necessary to “look to the […]
Christmas in Ukraine overshadowed by Russian attacks
Pope Francis expresses his closeness to “our brothers and sisters suffering due to war,” including the people of Ukraine. His comments came as the war-torn nation faces a turbulent Christmas, with Russian shelling and drone attacks reportedly claiming the lives of at least four people. Read all
Israel vows to continue Gaza bombardment
As the UN calls for more aid for Gaza, the Israeli military vows to continue its campaign in Gaza but admits fighting is difficult. Read all
Christmas video by Lansing Diocese highlights Eucharistic adoration, story of ‘Silent Night’
A scene from the “Silent Night” Christmas video from the Diocese of Lansing. / Credit: Matt Riedl/Diocese of Lansing CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 08:00 am (CNA). The Diocese of Lansing in Michigan has released a Christmas video featuring… […]
‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’: Bavarian Crèches
The Nativity crib in Swabia, Germany, was created around 1618 and includes the world’s allegedly oldest Baby Jesus figurine that dates back to around 1300 in the Dominican convent in Leutkirch. Mindelheim, Germany