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Why the Birth of Jesus Matters…
There is a particular verse in the second letter of St. Peter where he reminds us that the salvific message of Christ fulfilled through his death and resurrection has granted …
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Syria celebrates Christmas with hope amid lingering security fears
By Souhail Lawand ACI MENA, Dec 24, 2025 / 10:00 am In a scene reflecting Syrians’ deep longing for life and joy after long years of suffering, Christmas celebrations continue …
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Religious sisters offer abortion clinic workers Christmas cards with resources and prayers
Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 24, 2025 / 08:00 am Abortion clinic workers across the country are once again receiving Christmas cards from religious sisters offering prayers, compassion, and …
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Pope Leo XIV revives tradition during first Christmas of his pontificate
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 21, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec …
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Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?
A variety of fish dishes served on Christmas Eve. | Credit: Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2025 / 04:00 am There are numerous Christmas Eve traditions families around …
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Pope Leo XIV Revives Tradition During First Christmas of His Pontificate
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on December 21, 2025. Leo XIV will celebrate the Christmas …
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Here’s the easiest way to de-banalize your liturgy…
Let me propose a way to instantly improve the liturgy at your parish. Fear not, beleaguered pastors: it won’t require developing a new skill, arguing with a choir director, or …
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Religious sisters offer abortion clinic workers Christmas cards with resources and prayers
null / Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 24, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Abortion clinic workers across the country are once again receiving Christmas cards from religious sisters offering …
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Cardinal Tagle: Encountering and sharing the work of Jesus among the peoples of the world
by Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle Fides Agency publishes the homily delivered by Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle on Tuesday, December 23, during Holy Mass – presided over by him …
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Your work, done with dedication, gives glory to the Lord, Pope tells Vatican employees (Dicastery for Communication)
Following his address to the Roman Curia, Pope Leo XIV held a separate audience in which he exchanged Christmas greetings with employees of the Curia, the Vatican City State, the …