Pope Francis at Urbi et Orbi: Christmas invites us to dialogue, unity, peace
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his “Urbi et Orbi” blessing (to the city and the world) to crowds of pilgrims gathered in a rainy Saint Peter’s Square and to the world via a broadcast and streaming spanning the globe. In his opening words he announced “the Word of God, who created […]
Rejoice in Christ’s birth – Archbishop Eamon Martin
In his Christmas Message, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh invites people to remember the true meaning of Christmas, especially as the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic remain. “The Coronavirus retains its grip, making us feel uncertain, weary and confused and even fearful of the latest variant,” he says. “How much we all need to hear […]