Opinion

Pope Francis greets Coptic Christians celebrating Christmas

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:22:56 -0500

CAIRO, Egypt – Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year��Ƶapp greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major Coptic cathedral, jointly opened with a larger mosque at the same complex.

Editorial: Christmas is eternal

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:44:47 -0500

No memories are so sweet as those which cluster round the Infant Saviour��Ƶapp festive season.

The Register Archive: The beauty of Bethlehem never ceases

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 04:10:16 -0500

Bethlehem has seen many changes this past century, much of it due to the effects of war and an ever dwindling Christian population — but its drawing power never ceases, especially at this time of year. The grotto of the Church of the Nativity is the destination for many — the birthplace of Christ. It was the same 99 years ago, as reported in The Catholic Register of Dec. 25, 1919:

A true Christmas celebrates Baby Jesus, who is tender, humble, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:49:24 -0500

VATICAN – With Christmas just over a week away, visitors came to St. Peter's Square with their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the Pope.

Sand and tree add to Christmas spirit at the Vatican

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:42:45 -0500

VATICAN – The annual unveiling of the Vatican��Ƶapp Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people��Ƶapp hearts as winter approached.

Christmas at the beach: 'Sand Nativity' brings unique style to Vatican

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:37:39 -0500

VATICAN – From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone's throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity.

Pope: Festivities become a facade when Christ is left out of Christmas

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:15:14 -0500

VATICAN – Only when Christ is the focus of the Christmas season do all the colorful lights, carols, special meals and traditions help create a festive and joyous atmosphere, Pope Francis said.

Priest follows the trail of three wise men

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:00:52 -0500

When the story of Jesus’ birth is told in the same breath as the story of Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman, it��Ƶapp easy for the greatest story ever told to lose its weight as historical truth.

Traditional nativity art from Italy passed down to new generation

mhoegler@catholicregister.org (Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic Register) — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 07:12:32 -0500

Francesco Ferrigno sums up his first winter in Canada in two words: Cold and lonely.

Nativity puts Byzantine art on grand scale at Winnipeg Ukrainian Church

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:30:00 -0500

Nativity scenes are common during the Christmas season but few in Canada can match a stained glass window in a Winnipeg church for size and splendour.