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December 28, 2017

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

Members of Italy's Golden Circus perform for Pope Francis during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 27.

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.

Published in Faith
November 22, 2017

At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation, Pope says

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 15.
VATICAN CITY – If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ's suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said.
Published in Vatican