From St. Francis to the present day, the nativity scene has had an important place in our Christmas traditions. Read this new letter from Pope Francis. ...

Julian Paparella reflects on the three ways we look for the coming of Christ in this season of Advent. ...

Deacon Pedro explores how John the Baptist embodies the Christian understanding of mission and how he can be a role model for us all. ...

Author Peter Kleponis helps us understand how to restore trust after a pornography addiction, and we reconnect with John Michael Talbot, who is running a school for spirituality. ...

Pope Francis spoke to young people in Japan about bullying, prayer, celebrating life, and our need for one another. Read the full text of his address here. ...

Read the full text of the message on nuclear weapons given by Pope Francis at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki on November 24, 2019. ...

Today, during his apostolic visit to Japan, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with thousands of people in Tokyo Dome. Read the full text of his homily here. ...

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address during a meeting in Tokyo with victims of the triple disaster which struck Japan in 2011. ...

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to authorities and the diplomatic corps of Japan at Kantei, the residence of the prime minister. ...

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address given at a meeting for peace in Hiroshima on November 24, 2019, during his apostolic visit to Japan. ...