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Pope Francis baptizes an infant Jan. 7 in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The Pope baptized 34 children during the celebration on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

Follow Jesus like the Magi, Pope urges on Epiphany

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VATICAN CITY – To follow Jesus, one must set out like the Magi, leaving comfort behind, following the light and offering the Lord gifts without expecting anything in return, Pope Francis said Jan. 6 during Mass on the feast of the Epiphany.
Pope Francis drinks a mate tea during his general audience Jan. 3 in Paul VI hall at the Vatican.

Don't confess other's faults, own up to sins, Pope says

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VATICAN – Fear and the shame of admitting one's own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognizing one's own faults, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis carries his crosier as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1.

Pope urges respect for life on the Feast of Mary, Mother of God

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VATICAN – Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees.
Pope Francis leads Benediction during vespers on New Year's Eve in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31.

The gift of God can only be met with "heart-wrenching gratitude", Pope says

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VATICAN – At Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His Son Jesus is one of profound gratitude for the many graces we’ve been given, particularly in the last year.
Members of Italy's Golden Circus perform for Pope Francis during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 27.

Pope: Festivities become a facade when Christ is left out of Christmas

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VATICAN – Only when Christ is the focus of the Christmas season do all the colorful lights, carols, special meals and traditions help create a festive and joyous atmosphere, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis delivers his Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope says

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VATICAN – On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephen, the Church's first martyr, and the birth of Christ, who came to offer message that is often uncomfortable and calls us to convert.
Pope Francis delivers his Christmas blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

Urbi et orbi: We see Jesus in every suffering child, Pope says

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VATICAN – Those who recognize the Lord in the baby Jesus in the manger also should recognize his presence in children suffering today because of war, poverty and immigration, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis kisses a figurine of the baby Jesus as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24.

Christians must be "messengers of hope", called to share joy, Pope says

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VATICAN – Christmas calls believers to see God's presence where he is often perceived as absent, especially in the "unwelcomed visitor, often unrecognizable, who walks through our cities and our neighborhoods, who travels on our buses and knocks on our doors," Pope Francis said.
An image of Mary is the centerpiece of a wreath at the base of a Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says

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VATICAN – With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth reflects what our own attitude should be regarding God's plan for our lives as we prepare for the incarnation.
"The Holy Night", painting by Antonio da Correggio, 1530.

Let us wish shalom-peace for all humanity

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The following is the Christmas message released by Bishop Lionel Gendron, Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil and president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Sociologist Reginald Bibby believes Montreal churches, like Notre Dame Basilica, could see triple the number of people in their pews at Christmas. That offers an evangelization opportunity for the Church.

'Christmas Catholics' an opportunity to grow Church

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MONTREAL – Christmas is just around the corner, and so are thousands of Catholics who ritually fill churches every Christmas Eve.

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