People from all across the DMV spent their Christmas Eve at The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception, the nation’s largest Catholic church. Some, like Ellswer Tillman, told ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy. In fact, the Nativity of ...

Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual.. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" at the Vatican on Christmas Eve in traditional ceremonies before addressing thousands of Catholic faithful the next day.

Catholic churches and many others will have services on that day, and Christmas Eve vigil services the night before. The Catholic Church gave the holiday its name, with a Mass for Christ, or ...

Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica for Christmas observances. On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis knocked on the door and was ...

The congregation at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church enjoyed a classical Christmas music program, “Carols with St. Cyril Choir and Orchestra,” that was included as part of the Christmas ...

People from all across the DMV spent their Christmas Eve at The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception, the United States' largest Catholic church. To stream WUSA9 on your phone ...