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Wise Men from the East and the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2026 Sandra Miesel 27

We Three Kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar. . . . Who were these gift-bearing kings, these Wise Men of the East? What has their mission meant to Christians across the ages? […]

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The history of the Epiphany: Here’s what you need to know

January 7, 2024 Catholic News Agency 2

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Washington D.C., Jan 7, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA).
While the hustle and bustle of Christmas ends for many people on Dec. 26, throughout Christian history Christmas lasts for much longer. The feast marking the end of… […]

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True worship and the Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2024 Carl E. Olson 10

Readings: • Is 60:1-6 • Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 • Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 • Mt 2:1-12 “Worship”, observed Fr. Gerald Vann, O.P., “is not a part of the Christian life: it is the Christian […]

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7 facts about the Wise Men you might not know

January 6, 2024 Catholic News Agency 3

Adoration of the Magi. / Credit: El Greco/Public Domain

ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 6, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA).
On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. On that day we commemorate the “manifestation” of the e… […]

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FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023. / Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2023 / 05:45 am (CNA).
The following is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord cel… […]

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Pope Francis: The Three Kings found God in poverty

January 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Celebrations for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 6, 2023. / Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2023 / 05:20 am (CNA).
In his Angelus address for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Three Kings t… […]

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Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi

January 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis with some special visitors at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022 / Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2023 / 03:00 am (CNA).
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that if the Magi had remained comfortable, they never… […]

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Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland

January 6, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

A Three Kings parade in Warsaw, Poland, on Jan. 6, 2022. / Family News Service.

Warsaw, Poland, Jan 6, 2022 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
Three Kings parades were held at more than 600 locations across Poland on Thursday.The annual processions, in which ac… […]

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On this day 400 years ago, the Vatican founded Propaganda Fide

January 6, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

The office of Propaganda Fide, near Rome’s Spanish Steps. / Oleg Znamenskiy via Shutterstock.

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2022 / 12:00 pm (CNA).
On the feast of the Epiphany 400 years ago, Pope Gregory XV founded a Vatican congregation dedicated to sp… […]

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Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi

January 6, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis offers Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2022. / Vatican Media

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2022 / 06:00 am (CNA).
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis encouraged people to spend time in th… […]

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