Orthodox or catholic girl prays and turns to lord to ask to atone for sins and avoid going ... three persons wearing winter clothes singing christmas carols three persons wearing winter clothes ...

Catholic churches and many others will have ... Christmas Eve candlelight services and musicals featuring the singing of Christmas carols and hymns are among the most popular church observances.

Vladimir Putin has spoken fondly about Pope Francis following the announcement of his death this morning. The Russian ...

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Image caption, Earlier in December, a choir sang Christmas carols during the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square in London Newsround spoke to Lucie Skeaping, an expert ...

The decorating of an evergreen tree at Christmas as we know it can be traced back to an old German custom, and more popularly known, Victorian England. Just as the evergreen wreath symbolizes ...

Joseph Franz Mohr (1792–1848) was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and lyricist ... Silent Night is one of the most beloved christmas carols of all time. It celebrates the peace and beauty ...

The Russian President hailed the leader of the Catholic Church as a "defender ... He said: "Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out! "Let us pray that at Christmas ...

Cartoon boy singing christmas carols isolated on white background Vector illustration of Cartoon boy singing ... Christian woman prays to god on knees, near glowing catholic crucifix symbolizing faith ...