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How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond

How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond

The Rev. Shannon Blosser sees how his son loves church 鈥 the music, the singing, the communion. But the United Methodist pastor said his family hasn鈥檛 always felt like 11-year-old Noah, who is autistic , has been welcome.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know

A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥 Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year , reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.
How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond

How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond

The Rev. Shannon Blosser sees how his son loves church 鈥 the music, the singing, the communion. But the United Methodist pastor said his family hasn鈥檛 always felt like 11-year-old Noah, who is autistic , has been welcome.
Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) 鈥 The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927.
It's the holidays in Zimbabwe. Time to celebrate by unveiling a family tombstone

It's the holidays in Zimbabwe. Time to celebrate by unveiling a family tombstone

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) 鈥 Chipo Benhure started saving early for a holiday season to remember in Zimbabwe, but it wasn鈥檛 for a party or vacation. The highlight is a graveyard ceremony to unveil her late mother鈥檚 tombstone.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know

A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥 Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year , reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.
What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) 鈥 It was during the pandemic when the Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her puppet-maker husband, Michael Schupbach, were going a little stir-crazy that they came up with the idea.
'El Gordo' lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion

'El Gordo' lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion

MADRID (AP) 鈥 For weeks, Spaniards had anticipated the arrival of 鈥淓l Gordo鈥 or "The Fat One." But unlike Santa Claus, El Gordo arrived three days before Christmas, before noon on Sunday.
What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) 鈥 It was during the pandemic when the Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her puppet-maker husband, Michael Schupbach, were going a little stir-crazy that they came up with the idea.
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

VATICAN CITY (AP) 鈥 Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the 鈥渃ruelty鈥 of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.
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