Tag: Christmas
Catholic Church declares ‘Day of Prayer’ as death toll in Philippine...
The Catholic Church in the country has declared December 25, Christmas Day, and December 26 as “National Days of Prayer”
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
The pope encouraged people to do a small kindness for someone else, such as calling an elderly person, or giving them a little company
Photos: ‘Simbang Gabi’ marks start of Philippine Christmas celebration
Churches in the national capital Manila now celebrate the Masses in the evening to allow more people to participate in the novena
Philippines’ urban poor dwellers reenact Holy Family’s search for lodging
In the Gospel story, the star supposedly inspired the wise men, or the three kings, to travel to Jerusalem in search of the Child Jesus
Photos: Philippines’ urban poor turn pre-Christmas event ‘political’
This year’s event turned “political” as the marchers trooped to the office of the country’s vice president to show support for her candidacy
Myanmar’s Catholic faithful back ‘no Christmas carol, no decor’ call
“By avoiding Christmas celebrations and parties, we show that we are involve in the fight against injustices"
Christian churches in India’s Karnataka state to cancel Christmas services due...
Rights group International Christian Concern said some churches in the state’s Belagavi District have even canceled Sunday gatherings
Better watch out, better not bite: Thai Santa divers feed sharks
Children stared in awe as yellow-and-black damselfish swirled around Santa, who appeared suspended in mid-air like an angel
Taiwan graces opening of ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ in the Vatican’ exhibition
“Culture, art and music know no boundaries, they speak a universal message that everyone can understand in order to build bridges”
No singing of Carols, no decors, no parties this Christmas in...
"Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep," said Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha
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