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Vatican City, Dec 24, 2025 / 06:00 am Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Christmas at the Vatican by reviving the tradition of offering Christmas Mass on Dec. 25 in St. Peter’s Basilica, something [...]

CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2025 / 04:00 am There are numerous Christmas Eve traditions families around the world take part in, whether it’s watching a certain movie together, baking cookies for Santa, opening one present [...]

Every parent has heard it a hundred times: “It goes by so fast!” It’s hard to believe that when you’re in the thick of raising little kids, but an incredibly moving holiday commercial captures just how true it is. If you’ve raised kids, you will definitely be able to relate to it. “Memory Lane” from Chevrolet Read More…

Every grandparent will love this heartwarming ad

At a time of year when festive pop anthems and jingling melodies dominate the airwaves, there’s something quietly profound in turning to a song that has endured for centuries — not through fame or flash, but through faith. The “Wexford Carol,” often dubbed Ireland’s oldest Christmas carol, is believed to date as far back as Read More…

Listen to the haunting oldest Christmas carol from Ireland

A unique Nativity scene graced Paul VI Hall this year: In it, up until Christmas Eve, the Virgin Mary was depicted pregnant. During the Jubilee of Hope, Paul VI Hall’s Nativity scene will not only be part of history, but also deeply touches the hearts of those who know the story behind its creation, including Read More…

Meet the artist who created Vatican’s “pro-life” Nativity scene

Speaking to journalists on December 23, 2025, at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV renewed an appeal for a Christmas truce, urging at least 24 hours of peace in global conflicts that continue to exact a heavy civilian toll. Responding to questions about the international climate, the Pope said “one of the things that causes me Read More…

Pope calls for 24-hour Christmas truce amid ongoing wars

Have you ever paused and wondered about the patience of God? He could, after all, be a very cruel and vindictive God, sending down lightning bolts upon every sinner whenever they turn away from him. Instead, God waits and gives us every opportunity to turn back to him and to lead a life of holiness. Read More…

Christmas should remind us of God’s patience with us

Pope Leo said he “very explicitly” asked the governor of his home state of Illinois to reject an assisted suicide law that was already on his desk when the two met. But “unfortunately,” the law was signed. “I am very disappointed by this,” the Pope said. Leo and Governor JB Pritzker met at the Vatican Read More…

Pope on home state’s euthanasia law: “very disappointed”

Despite the hardship the region has endured over the last two years, the Christian population living where Jesus himself was born and lived can continue to find hope in Him this Christmas, said a new message from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem. “We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, Read More…

Christmas message from the Holy Land: There’s peace in Christ

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 21, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 24, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Christmas ... [...]