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December 25, 2020

Pope Francis on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all

Pope Francis delivers his Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the Hall of Blessings at the Vatican Dec. 25, 2020. Also pictured are Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, and Msgr. Guido Marini, papal master of ceremonies.

VATICAN CITY -- On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more.

Published in Faith
December 25, 2016

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world

Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message and blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

VATICAN CITY – In his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince of Peace, would bring a real and lasting peace to everyone suffering from violence and conflict around the world.

Published in Vatican
December 20, 2016

Mass attendance in Canada more than doubles on Christmas Day, survey finds

On Christmas Day almost half the Catholics in the country will cram themselves into a pew, a new survey finds.

Going to Church is a big part of a Catholic Christmas — even if it’s not a big part of the rest of the year for the majority of Canadian Catholics.

Published in Faith
December 11, 2014

Forgiveness comes in different ways, times

Jack O'Connell stars as Louis Zamperini in Unbroken, a movie about forgiveness that opens in theatres on Christmas Day.

The other day a real-life discussion between pals reminded me of Unbroken, a movie opening on Christmas Day and based on the best-selling book and true story of a courageous American airman during the Second World War.

Published in Robert Brehl