ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling on the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination.
Francis presided over Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. It commemorates the day three Magi or wise men, guided by a star, came to visit the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem. The 88-year-old pontiff said the star, in guiding humanity to God, did not discriminate among ethnic, linguistic or national groups and was there for all.
