But that same judgment can still be made of us. We aren’t exactly making room in our own inns.

Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior has been born in the world," Pope Leo XIV said during his "urbi et orbi" ...

The lyrics in the old Christmas carol pretty much sum up the story of Christmas: “Hark! the herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.’” ...

This is the recovery of our lost sense of perspective, as it was summed up by St Ambrose in the 4th century: He was wrapped in swaddling clothes that you might be freed from the bonds of death. He was ...

Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

This unique day — the 25th day of the 25th year in the 20th century, and on the 5th day of the week, we pause to celebrate ...

Did Christmas came from Saturnalia? Some say yes while others claim that it emerged organically. And what about Jesus' real ...

Fr. Rodrigues: What is historical is that Jesus was born. So obviously December 25 is not actually the historical date when ...

Johannes Albl (left) and members of his family (including his brother, Markus, and his parents, Josef and Barbara Albl) pose ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

In search of peace, people try a smorgasbord of hoped-for remedies: Mystical meditation, medication or substance abuse, ...

William C. “Bill” Harris died on Dec. 9, of cancer. He was 82. The son of Mamie Whitfield and William Harris, he grew up ...