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Filipino Catholics mark start of Christmas with traditional pre-dawn Masses

Today, the novena Mass, whether celebrated traditionally at dawn or in the early evening, is popularly known as “Simbang Gabi”

Catholics in Jakarta hold Christmas concert for indigenous community in Papua

The musical event aimed to raise funds for the Diocese of Agats’ program to send young Asmat people to school

Christmas carolers in India seek police protection for fear of attacks

Christians fear that even presenting gifts during the holidays might be construed as an attempt to lure someone to the Christian faith

Poor Filipino families eke a living from traditional Christmas decors

One of the traditions in the country is making Christmas decors, especially lanterns called "parol"

Pope Francis blesses nativity scene in Vatican

The Guatemalan nativity scene will remain on display in Paul VI Hall in the Vatican until January 8

Catholic Church in Sri Lanka calls for ‘Christmas of sharing’ with...

The Church invited the faithful to convert the money they reserved for superfluous decorations "into a Christmas of sharing" with the poor

Bishop reminds Filipinos to beware of COVID-19 infections during holidays

The Health department on Tuesday warned that COVID-19 infections could reach as high as 2,294 per day by the end of December

Christian leaders in Indonesia call for use of technology to glorify...

The Church leaders said “diversity is a gift from God that must be gratefully received, nurtured, and developed”

Photos: Christmas in the city

Christmas is the "longest celebrated season" in the predominantly Catholic Philippines

Photos: Christmas brings much-needed income to Manila’s poor

Filipinos are known for celebrating the “longest Christmas” in the world and start decorating homes as early as September

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