Kids: the Pope has given you some homework this Christmas
Pope Francis gave a group of children some homework to do over the holidays – to listen to their grandparents,...
Christmas
Christmas Joy comes from Knowing God Loves and Saves Us
St Peter’s Square was filled with balloons, singing and an incredible variety of Baby Jesus figurines – everything from plastic...
The Christmas Truce in World War I
This year the last surviving soldier of World War I died in Australia. GUNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at the first Christmas...
A Brief History of Christmas
The feast of the Nativity wasn’t always Christmas trees and jingle bells, and Jesus probably was not born on December...
The Pope’s busy Christmas Schedule
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ liturgy schedule for Christmas and the month of January. – The pope will celebrate...
Nativity Scenes in Lebanon: ‘We’re Still Hanging on Here’
Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in...
A Bethlehem Village – In A Room
Traditional Nativity scenes focus on the Holy Family in a stable where they found shelter. Father Dan Rupp, pastor of...
A Prophetic Birth
Guest editorial by Bishop Victor Phalana – The birth of Jesus is a real prophetic manifestation. In the Gospel of Matthew, the...
Remote Irish island will have Christmas Mass, despite transfer of ex-SA priest
Residents of a remote Irish island have had their prayers answered when it was confirmed they would have a priest...
