By Elvis Fernandes Pilar, Dec 23, 2025: The story of Christmas was told through Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam at Sadbhav (goodwill) Christmas organized at Pilar pilgrim center, Goa, western India. The December 21 celebration, titled “Cradle of Light” and organized by the Society of Pilar at the Horta DeContinue Reading
Vatican City: In an inauguration ceremony on Dec 7, the Vatican officially unveiled this year’s nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, also lighting the 69-foot Christmas tree for the first time this year. In an audience with the tree and nativity donors, Pope Francis reflected on the symbolism found in theContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday lit the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, which was built within a boat used by migrants to travel across the Mediterranean last year. The ceremony was attended by more than 30 refugees, while Pope Francis tookContinue Reading