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Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas

Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need is a sign of God’s solidarity with every person in need, longing for love and a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said at Christmas morning Mass.

• Pope embarks on synodal journey with cardinals to better listen to the world

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published January 10, 2026

  Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals have begun a journey together to grow in communion and discern “what the Lord is asking of us for the good of his people.” After convening the group of cardinals in Rome for a consistory Jan. 7-8, the pope decided to make the gathering an annual event.

• ‘Hope does not disappoint:’ A Jubilee for the history books

  

  By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
  Published December 16, 2025

  In his papal bull proclaiming the Jubilee Year, the late Pope Francis emphasized the theme of hope, a much-needed virtue in a time of uncertainty, war, and tribulation.

• Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published December 15, 2025

  The Nativity scene and Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town squares, let us ask the Lord to renew in us the gift of peace and fraternity,” he said.