Pope Leo XIV poses for a photo with students at the Pontifical Paul VI School in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, after he attended their Christmas concert in the school gym Dec. 16, 2025. Credit: CNS ...

During their Christmas performance, the a cappella choir Cantus shares two beloved Christmas stories featuring toys as main characters, plus a third story about a magical trip to the North Pole.

At the end of his one day off each week, Pope Leo XIV went to the local school in Castel Gandolfo and joined hundreds of excited parents in watching the children's Christmas concert. After 45 minutes ...