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(The Conversation) — A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the artist Esther Strauss, the sculpture had been part of ...

The widely celebrated December 25th as Jesus Christ's birth lacks historical validation. The Bible omits a specific date, and details like shepherds' presence suggest a warmer season. December 25th ...

It there is, among the distinctive articles of the Christian faith, one which is bask to all the others, it is this: that our Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man for our salvation.

This story appears in the Christmas 2015 feature series. View the full series. Pope Francis deliver his Christmas blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS/Paul ...

Among all the jubilation of buying and opening presents, eating turkey and drinking champagne, it can be difficult to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas, of course, celebrates the birth ...

On the wall in my church study, I have a precious photograph that was taken in a hospital room a couple of years ago. It’s a picture of a young couple from this church. He’s still wearing the surgical ...

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