Pope Francis greets Coptic Christians celebrating Christmas
Editorial: Christmas is eternal
The Register Archive: The beauty of Bethlehem never ceases
Bethlehem has seen many changes this past century, much of it due to the effects of war and an ever dwindling Christian population — but its drawing power never ceases, especially at this time of year. The grotto of the Church of the Nativity is the destination for many — the birthplace of Christ. It was the same 99 years ago, as reported in The Catholic Register of Dec. 25, 1919:
Sand and tree add to Christmas spirit at the Vatican
VATICAN – The annual unveiling of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people’s hearts as winter approached.
Christmas at the beach: 'Sand Nativity' brings unique style to Vatican
Pope: Festivities become a facade when Christ is left out of Christmas
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.
Priest follows the trail of three wise men
Traditional nativity art from Italy passed down to new generation
Nativity puts Byzantine art on grand scale at Winnipeg Ukrainian Church
Nativity scenes are common during the Christmas season but few in Canada can match a stained glass window in a Winnipeg church for size and splendour.
What the animals knew at Christmas
You may have wondered, and rightly so, why the ox and the ass appear so often beside the Christ child in various images of the Nativity.
Jesus’ light will take us out of darkness
Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25 (Year A) Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-16
Jesus is God’s response to the prayers, yearnings and hopes of human beings in all times and places.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the place where his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, created the world's first Nativity scene.
O come to church all ye faithful, sort of faithful and atheists, too
December means curtains up for church Christmas pageants, hand-bell concerts, caroling kiddie choirs and Nativity displays on the front lawns.
Grotto where Jesus born takes you back to Church origins
From the very beginnings of Christianity the grotto where Jesus was born has been revered as one of the most sacred places in the world. Today it is designated a World Heritage Site and Roman Catholics from all over the world gather here every Christmas Eve for Midnight Mass.