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December 26, 2017

Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope says

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.
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.
Published in Faith
December 26, 2014

Pope Francis: Prolong Christmas joy by serving others, witnessing to Christ

ope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 26.

VATICAN CITY - The day after Christmas, Pope Francis warned Catholics about two related temptations: giving Christmas a "false, sugary coating" and not putting the faith one professes into action.

Published in Vatican