St. Stephen’s Martyrdom Prevents Trivialization of Christmas Celebrations
In his Dec. 26 Angelus address, Pope Francis says the feast of the first Christian martyr reminds believers that their faith involves sacrifice.
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The Pope’s Christmas Prayer — Deliver Children Who Suffer Due to Violence
In his Christmas urbi et orbi blessing, Pope Francis prayed for all who suffer due to war and conflict.
Pope: Christ’s Birth Is ‘the Light That Shatters the Darkness’
In his homily during Christmas evening Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis said the birth of Jesus witnesses to God’s patient fidelity and his love for mankind.
Christmas 2014 at the Vatican
Preparations began with the Dec. 4 arrival of a 75-foot-tall Christmas tree, delivered by helicopter and truck to St. Peter's Square.
