Advocacy for the life of the unborn reminds us that Jesus is the true victor.
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Tildy Ellis’ newest crèche set enrobed in prayer
Over the years, Tildy Ellis has created large Nativity sets for parishes, such as St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. John the Baptist in Collegeville.
Neapolitan crèches call us to see Christ wherever we are
Naples, Italy, is known for the shops that line a particular street: hundreds of tiny workshops, where artisans and their assistants craft the “presepe.”
‘Glee’ producer brings Nativity musical ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ to theaters
Upon discovering that there’s never been a musical produced about the Nativity, Adam Anders wrote “Journey to Bethlehem”. It’s not a documentary, but it’s “Inspired by a true story – the greatest story ever told.”
Vatican Nativity scene to honor 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ creche
On the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi setting up the first Nativity scene, the creche in St. Peter’s Square in 2023 will come from the Diocese of Rieti, Italy, and pay tribute to the scene set up in the diocese in 1223.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 3, 2023
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Photos of the Week: Dec. 12, 2022
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Pope at Christmas: ‘God comes into the world in littleness’
The celebration of Christmas serves as a reminder that God did not reveal his greatness in a grand spectacle, but rather in the “littleness” of a poor, vulnerable child born in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis said in his homily Dec. 24 as he celebrated the nighttime liturgy.