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Drawing on lessons from the angels, the little town of Bethlehem, Caesar Augustus, shepherds and the Magi, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, highlighted true peace and the key to finding it in his Christmas message during Midnight Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.

As we approach the annual Gospel reading of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, here's an uplifting look at some of today's refugees.

Where God is born, so is hope and peace, with no room for hatred and war, Pope Francis said in his Christmas message.

Enjoy some Christmas messages from our Catholic places of learning plus one parish

An economic blockade is to blame. Shortages on fuel, gas, medicine and food plus unreliable electricity made conditions "worse than after the earthquake."

Along the "posada" procession route, the group heard recordings of migrants telling their accounts of separation and struggle and later reflected on what it means to be family.

Baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world.

Although the date for the canonization ceremony will be officially announced in February, the president of the Vatican office organizing the Holy Year of Mercy events said it would be Sept. 4, a date celebrating the Jubilee of workers and volunteers of mercy.

Since not every life-changing situation is budgeted for ahead of time, there's a no-cost way for Arizona taxpayers to support local nonprofits that help members of the community who are in crisis.

There’s an inverse relationship between the overnight lows and the workload of staff and volunteers with local Catholic outreaches in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Prescott.