As the faithful marked Christmas Day, political and religious leaders called for peace and reconciliation amid flickers of hope in places long plagued by conflict. ...more

December 26, 2007

Encouraged by renewed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, Christian pilgrims from around the world converged on Jesus' traditional birthplace Monday to celebrate Christmas - a palpable contrast to the sparse crowds of recent years. ...more

December 25, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to set aside time in their lives for God and the needy, as he ushered in Christmas early today by celebrating Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. ...more

December 25, 2007

SEBRING — With Christmas approaching, relatives are traveling to be with one another, cooks are breaking out family recipes, church-goers are preparing for services and procrastinators are finishing last-minute shopping. Some residents are even incorporating international traditions and pieces of their heritage into their holiday celebrations. ...more

December 23, 2007

The Brandon High School choirs and the Plant City High School choir and orchestra will perform "La Messe de Minuit" (Midnight Mass) by Marc-Antoine Charpentier at 7 p.m. Tuesday, in the Plant City High School auditorium, One Raider Place, off Alexander Street. The Tomlin Middle School chorus also will sing selections during the evening. ...more

December 8, 2007