Pope Leo decries suffering in Gaza in Christmas message

The head of the Catholic Church, in his Christmas sermon, lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. Follow for more ...
Greek City TimesOpinion

"Santa Ruins" in Turkey: The Destruction of Greek Cultural Heritage

The Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported on October 19 that the Santa Ruins archeological site has been registered as a ...

Christmas passes peacefully in the Middle East

Christmas was celebrated across the Middle East on December 24 and December 25. There are Christian communities in many countries in the region. Over the years, some of these communities have suffered ...
ACI Africa

“What does God want to tell us here?”: Nuncio in Kenya Says Christmas Night Reveals God Who Enters Africa’s History

As the people of God across Africa mark the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ amid wars, economic strain and rapid social ...

When faith comes under fire: How Iran’s repression of religious minorities has increased

A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of the ...

Why is Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25? The history of Jesus' birthday

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...
Worcester Telegram

A brief history of Christmas, and why it's celebrated on Dec. 25

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...
Seacoastonline

Here's how Christmas came to be celebrated on Dec. 25

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...