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

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 10:32:59 -0500

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.

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

Sun, 25 Dec 2016 10:44:17 -0500

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.

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

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:00:00 -0500

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

Forgiveness comes in different ways, times

robertbrehl@catholicregister.org (Robert Brehl) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:30:00 -0500

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.