Pope Francis urges welcome, not discrimination, in Epiphany homily at St. Peter's Basilica.

On January 6, 2025, Pope Francis delivered an Epiphany homily at St. Peter's Basilica, emphasizing the Star of Bethlehem as a symbol of God's love and a guide to salvation. He encouraged Catholics to embrace a culture of welcome and reject discrimination. Cardinal John Tong Hon also expressed support for a pending deal on bishop appointments between the Vatican and China, seeing it as a step towards greater openness and unity within the Church.

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