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On Jan 14, a gunman sprayed bullets at people outside a Catholic church. Only this time, the church was not in Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan, India

The bells tolled, the organ played, and the congregation of 50,000 Romans and pilgrims applauded warmly as pallbearers brought the casket of Pope Benedict XVI onto the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica.

If you thought only women could hit the top notes, think again! A century after the death of the last castrato, the male soprano is back

Renaissance art, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature produced during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in Europe under the combined influences of an increased awareness of nature, a revival of classical learning, and a more individualistic view of man.

In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God, who leads them toward the hopeful promise of great things to come, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.

Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, Pope Francis says on Epiphany Pope Francis walks near a figurine of the baby Jesus as he celebrates Mass on the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6, 2021. CNS photo/Paul Haring Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, Pope Francis says on Epiphany By  Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service January 6, 2021 In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up th...

Jan. 6, 2021 Catholic News Service In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God, who leads them toward the hopeful promise of great things to come, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany. "This does not mean denying reality, or deluding ourselves into thinking that all is well. Rather, it is a matter of viewing problems and anxieties in a new way, knowing that the Lord is aware of our troubles, attentive to our p...