JUBILEE YEAR ... Travel Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
Advent December 22 Advent reminder: Jesus Christ brought 'true peace' to the world, says Texas pastor
Travel 5 days ago Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.
Opinion 6 days ago 'I turn to you, Mr. Trump': An open letter from aunt of youngest hostages Guest contributor Ofri Bibas Levy pens an open letter to President-elect Trump pleading for help securing the release of her brother, sister-in-law, and two young nephews who were taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
Opinion December 25 A messy and miraculous Christmas story In 1962, for nine children in Minnesota, it was a year that started with a terrible tragedy. But there was a triumph at the end of it, just before Christmas.
Opinion December 25 GREG LAURIE: There wasn't room for Jesus in Bethlehem. But will you make room for him? We string our lights, trim our trees, talk about the holiday, hear recorded songs mentioning the birth of Jesus... But how many people actually take time for Him?
Opinion December 25 BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: Logos and love – A meditation for Christmas St. John’s account of Christmas is austere in the extreme. It comes down to one line: “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." What precisely is the “Word" that the evangelist is referencing?
Food-Drink December 25 'Chrismukkah' celebration combines foods of Christmas and Hanukkah In 2024, Christmas Day and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day for the first time since 2005. Here's one way a California-based chef blends both traditions together.
Lifestyle December 24 Why Christmas and the birth of Jesus are all about hope, peace, joy and love The birth of Jesus at Christmas is all about hope, peace, joy and love, writes Lauren Green of Fox News this holiday season — here's why this matters and the origin stories of each.
Opinion December 24 DAVID MARCUS: How my Jewish father taught me to love Christmas Columnist David Marcus fondly recalls his Jewish father, who made sure Christmas was special for him and his brother.
Advent December 24 3 Advent food traditions, each with 'its own story,' from around the world Advent and Christmas come with many different traditions, including those of the culinary variety. Here's a look at three different food customs from around the world.
Opinion December 24 Jesus and Augustus Today, more than two millennia after Augustus forced a poor family on a journey to Bethlehem, billions of people around the world will sing not to Octavian but to that frail little boy.