What do Advent, Oplatki, Wigilia and Mañanitas have in common? Each is part of time-honored Christmas traditions practiced by the diverse population of Roman Catholic residents in the Region. One ...

MOSCOW, December 25. /TASS/. Roman Catholics of the world celebrate Christmas on Sunday - the festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. "Christmas is definitely the most important ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

ROMAN CATHOLIC RECOGNITION OF CHRISTMAS DAY. Share full article. Dec. 23, 1888. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from December 23, 1888, Page 6 Buy ...

Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual.. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

Pope Francis Isn't Opening '5 Sacred Portals' on Christmas Eve for Never-Before-Performed Ritual The claim refers to a Roman Catholic tradition known as the Jubilee, or "Holy Year." ...

Roman Pagan celebrations in December hold major similarities to modern-day Christmas festivities, but how did they come to be?