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President Donald Trump waves to supporters during a rally in Pensacola, Fla., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Fewer Americans believe in the biblical Christmas story and a growing number are opting not to attend church services.
FaithFaith in Focus
Rabbi Daniel F. Polish
Christmas and Hanukkah share much more than the giving of gifts.
The comedian Cameron Esposito tweeted this photo of a Nativity scene with two Josephs. (@cameronesposito)
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Several manger scenes in the United States and worldwide are being criticized for trying to make political points.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Jim McDermott
You know Dasher and Dancer, Rudolph, Prancer and Vixen.... But do you know Noel?
People sing carols during midnight Mass on Christmas in 2014 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. A newsletter issued in February by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship reminded Catholics that they have the obligation to attend Mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 24, and on Monday, Dec. 25, which is Christmas. (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters)
FaithNews
Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service
The U.S. bishops already saw this coming at the beginning of the year and said Catholics should attend separate Masses for the two days.
Pope Francis delivers his Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithDispatches
Gerard O’Connell
He prayed for people across the globe, and especially for the people of Aleppo.