Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 1 Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the …
Why the Church begins the year celebrating Mary, the mother of God
Andrei Rublev, “The Nativity,” 1405. | Credit: Public domain As a Catholic feast day, Jan. 1 has historically brought various strands together. For a long …