During one of my forays into Bavaria, deep in the Black Forest, a friend introduced me to one of the most magnificent Catholic customs on the books. Epiphany morning came around and I asked my hosts ...

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Wednesday is Epiphany, a major holiday in much of Orthodox Christianity celebrating the birth and baptism of Jesus. Religious services are held as well as Blessing of Water ...

Pope Francis Thursday marked the Catholic feast day of Epiphany, the day traditionally observed to commemorate the three wise men — or Magi — visiting the baby Jesus, by urging people to “follow their ...

For the latest on the best punditry in the Catholic blogosphere click on the ThePulp.it. Tito Edwards Tito Edwards manages Catholic websites for the new evangelization that Pope John Paul II and then ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis warned Catholic clergy that a lack of zeal and desire leads to 'sad priests or bishops' during his homily on the feast of the Epiphany. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — During ...

This year, Ukraine broke with Orthodox tradition and decided to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, rather than on Jan. 7, the date for Christmas under the Julian calendar. This represents both a ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday advised against making the pursuit of money, a career or success the basis for one's whole life, urging in his Epiphany remarks to also resist "inclinations ...