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The History of the Epiphany: Here’s What You Need to Know

Jan 7, 2024

The feast of the Epiphany is even older than the feast of Christmas and enjoys its own season, which goes all the way until Feb. 2.

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

7 Facts About the Wise Men You Might not Know

Jan 6, 2024

On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

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

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Seek God Like the Magi

Jan 6, 2023

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that if the Magi had remained comfortable, they never would have encountered the Lord in Bethlehem.

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

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Pope Francis: The Three Kings Found God in Poverty

Jan 6, 2023

In his Angelus address for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Three Kings teach us to discover God in poverty, humility, and silence.

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

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

Jan 6, 2023

The following is the full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023.

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

On the Feast of the Epiphany 400 Years Ago, the Vatican Founded Propaganda Fide

Jan 6, 2022

The founding is commemorated by a Chapel of the Magi.

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

Let Us Adore Christ Like the Magi: Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass

Jan 6, 2022

He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica Jan. 6, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: When We Do Not Worship God, We Worship Ourselves

Jan 6, 2020

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of our journey of life, as it did for the magi in the Gospel.