What is king cake and why is it eaten for Epiphany and Mardi Gras?
For those who celebrate the Epiphany — the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas — on Jan. 6, you may look forward ...
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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the ...
Pope Appoints Progressive Ally Cardinal McElroy As Washington Archbishop
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues and social inequality.
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Epiphany Brings ‘Women’s Christmas’ in Ireland
The 12th Day of Christmas, Epiphany, has special significance in Ireland. It is known as “Little Christmas” — Nollaig Beag — ...
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Cardinal McElroy to lead D.C. archdiocese, Vatican announces
Pope Francis has appointed San Diego’s Cardinal Robert W. McElroy—seen in Rome as one of the intellectual heavyweights in the ...
Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, tapping one of his most ...
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God Does Not Reject, Forget Anyone, Pope Says on Feast of Epiphany
Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn Jesus, God today calls on the ...
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Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and ...
AP PHOTOS: Catholics in rural area outside Brazil’s capital celebrate Epiphany festival
Catholics in the small Brazilian city of Santo Antonio de Goias celebrated the Epiphany throughout the weekend and into ...
Pope Francis names SF-native like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Pope Francis named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego, a San Francisco native, as the archbishop of Washington, tapping one of his most progressively like-minded allies to head the Catholic Church ...