The Epiphany
Something New Happened
December 23, 2023
Epiphany
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“After coming into the house, they saw the Child with Mary his mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. ...Read more
Catholics in Mongolia
A Small Community Celebrates Christmas
December 23, 2023
Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community prepares for Christmas
In Ulaanbaatar, several months after Pope Francis' visit, around 400 young Catholics gather to stage a Christmas play.
By Joseph Tulloch
Young people from Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community...Read more
Sr. Nabila: World leaders must open their eyes on catastrophe in Gaza
Sister Nabila Saleh of the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza speaks to Vatican News about the two parishioners killed by Israeli snipers on December 16, as Catholic Ordinaries issue new appeal for peace.
December 20, 2023
By Federico Piana and Lisa Zengarini
“We ask world leaders to open their eyes on the relentless death and destruction killing children and innocents.” Sister Nabila Saleh, of the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza, doesn’t...Read more
Christmas Message
"Behold, I Make All Things New" (Revelation 21:5)
December 14, 2023
Dear Our Lady of Lourdes family,
“The Light shines into the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Mary gave virgin birth to the Light of the world. When Mary said “yes” to Gabriel,...Read more
Pope to present Golden Rose to ancient Roman icon of Blessed Virgin Mary
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis will pay homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary with a Golden Rose placed before the ancient Roman icon of 'Maria Salus Populi Romani'.
December 12, 2023
By Vatican News
Pope Francis will venerate Our Lady with a Golden Rose for the Marian icon of the Salus Populi Romani in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception...Read more
