Most people have heard that Christmas is literally the “Christ Mass” of the Christian church, and that Santa Claus takes his ... histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...

He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s ...

Bells tolled in churches from his native Argentina to the Philippines and across Rome as news spread around the world.

Pope Francis signaled a very different tone for the papacy, stressing humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset by ...

Santa's reindeer cleared to fly for Christmas Eve Santa Claus supports girl who didn't want to sit on his lap Santa Claus supports girl who didn't want to sit on his lap ...

The city of Festus has a packed calendar of events this year, with a wide variety of festivals and other activities planned ...

of Santa Claus, live musical entertainment by celebrated artists, cheerful sing-alongs, and much more to get into the festive spirit. The dazzling evening began with a star-studded red carpet at AMC ...