At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Midnight Mass in St Peter's Basilica. In his homily, he marvelled at the "wisdom" of the Christmas story — an infant Jesus born to save mankind.

The following passage is from the Bible, Luke 2:1-20, NIV. In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

Ever wondered why we decorate trees, bake gingerbread, or leave cookies for Santa? Explore the global roots of iconic Christmas traditions and stories here.

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know ...

Refusing to help those in need is tantamount to rejecting God himself, says pontiff during Christmas Eve mass ...

Christmas Eve is a busy day for churches in the Birmingham area hosting services. At St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown Birmingham, parishioners were planning to attend Christmas Eve Mass at 5 p.m., 8 p ...

What do we really know about Jesus as a child? A look at the sparse Gospel accounts, the turbulent world of first-century ...

Discover why God fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy by coming as a helpless infant. Read about the profound meaning of Immanuel—"God ...

Comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky, who wed in 2008, share two sons: Ellis and Julian. Here’s everything to know ...