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Pope Francis prays the Angelus on Jan. 7, 2024, and offers pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square a reflection on baptism. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 7, 2024 / 10:04 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Sunday that if you do not know the date of your baptism, you need to look it up so…

On the afternoon of Jan. 6, three Franciscan friars portrayed the Magi in Bethlehem. After the Second Vespers of the Epiphany, they descended in the Grotto of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, where they brought their gifts to the places of Jesus’ manifestation. / Credit: Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, West Bank, Jan 7, 2024 / 11:00 am…

Pope Francis baptizes babies in the Sistine Chapel on January 7, 2024. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 7, 2024 / 07:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents not to worry if their children cry or fuss during Mass. On the Feast of the Baptism of…

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson pictured with two students at Good Shepherd School in New Orleans, where she announced her decision to give a large donation to fund the opening of a second school in December 2023. / Courtesy: New Orleans Saints CNA Staff, Jan 7, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). New…

null / Credit: nito/Shutterstock Washington D.C., Jan 7, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). While the hustle and bustle of Christmas ends for many people on Dec. 26, throughout Christian history Christmas lasts for much longer. The feast marking the end of Christmas is called “Epiphany.” In the Latin rite of the Catholic Church, Epiphany celebrates…