Pope Francis: ‘No pandemic can turn off the light of Christmas’
There is no pandemic or crisis that can turn off the light of Christmas, Pope Francis affirmed, as he greeted the faithful present in St. Peter’s Square during the Sunday Angelus. Noting that the Vatican’s Christmas tree has been erected in the Square and that the Nativity Scene will soon be unveiled, the Pope said […]
‘Keep Christ at the centre of Christmas’ – Bishops
The Irish Bishops have asked people to keep Christ at the centre of their Christmas preparations this year. In a statement issued on 2 December, following the conclusion of their Winter General Meeting, the bishops said, ‘Preparations have begun in earnest in parishes across the country for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a […]