Allow me to retell it here for those who may be unfamiliar. The story begins with an angel appearing to the Virgin Mary. The angel tells Mary that she is pregnant with the son of God, whom she shall ...

“The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope,” he said to all those present. “Let the tenderness of ...

“The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope,” he said to all those present. “Let the tenderness of ...

As the Vatican unveils its crèches, Pope Leo XIV marks his first Christmas with a calmer tone and a forceful call against ...

Reflecting on the Flight to Egypt sermon, a pastor argues vetting can't erase human brokenness and urges mercy for Afghan families seeking safety in America.

This Sunday's lectionary reading for Advent 4 in Year A is Matt 1.18–25. It is a short reading, but laden with significance ...

WITH Christmas approaching, soon-to-be parents will be looking for the perfect name for their little one.  If you’re a lover ...

Pope Leo XIV thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican.

After its account of Jesus’ birth, the Bible is almost entirely silent on his childhood. Yet legends about Jesus’ early years ...

If there is a villain in the Nativity story it is surely Herod, the monarch who supposedly slaughtered thousands of infants ...