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The notable absence of Pope Francis at the final liturgical celebration of 2020 in St. Peter’s Basilica capped off a difficult year for the Vatican and for the world. Yet Pope Francis, in remarks read by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, urged people to find meaning in the pandemic.

Vatican News - Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message and Blessing Urbi et Orbi (“To the City [of Rome] and the World”), offering words of hope and consolation, saying a birth is always a source of hope, and “this Child, Jesus, was born ‘to us’ … without any borders, privileges or exclusions.”

The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord celebrates the many ways that Christ has made Himself known to the world.

Every year on January 1, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a special message inviting all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. Learn more...

The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We bring you the voices of religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations as they look to a future in which “No one is saved alone.”

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic can help people put Christ, and not the constant need to purchase gifts, at the center of the Christmas season, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican’s traditional Christmas “Mass during the Night” Dec. 24, but will begin the liturgy at 7:30 p.m. local time so that the few people invited to attend can get home in time to observe Italy’s 10 p.m. curfew.

Christmas Day Mass to be broadcast live on WPRI Channel 12 and on our Diocesan YouTube page at 10:00am Christmas Day.

The Vatican Press Office releases details of Pope Francis‘ commitments for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the Vatican.

This Christmas, parishes, schools and organizations throughout Rhode Island have mothers on their giving lists...

Mercymount Country Day students in pre-K, kindergarten and grade 7 partnered to fill more than 50 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child...

For more than 100 years, Navigant Credit Union has always held dear their community-driven values — and for Msgr. Gadoury Catholic Regional School those values are not only priceless, they are also at the center of one branch’s relationship with the Catholic school located across the street.

The beginning of the new liturgical year prepares us to hear and reflect upon the core message of the Gospel...

Bishop extends his Christmas wishes to all!

A Nativity scene is a simple reminder of something astonishing: God became human to reveal the greatness of his love "by smiling and opening his arms to all," Pope Francis said in a letter on the meaning and importance of setting up Christmas cribs.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin: The Imitation of Christ

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