Faith Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:58:29 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Vatican nativity scene, tree to be unveiled early for Year of Mercy /faith/item/21290-vatican-nativity-scene-tree-to-be-unveiled-early-for-year-of-mercy /faith/item/21290-vatican-nativity-scene-tree-to-be-unveiled-early-for-year-of-mercy

VATICAN CITY - The Christmas tree and Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square will be set up and unveiled earlier than usual this year to be ready for the opening of the Year of Mercy.

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VATICAN CITY - St. John Paul II would not want Catholics' applause, but he would want to inspire the way they live, especially in defending the family and the sacredness of human life, said Cardinal Angelo Comastri.

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VATICAN CITY - Every day, countless visitors to the tomb of Blessed John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica leave letters and notes addressed to him.

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