Marking Epiphany, Pope Laments latest Violence
Photos: Europe Celebrates the EpiphanySpeaking from his studio window overlooking St. Peters settle, Benedict told pilgrims and tourists he was offering genuine welcoming and wishes to the brothers and sisters of the Eastern churches who tomorrow wish celebrate Holy Christmas.He prayed with the intention of Christians would be present strengthened in vogue devotion, chance and charity and with the intention of comfort be present particular to communities with the intention of are agony – a reference to the wave of violence.Epiphany celebrates the imminent of the Magi to baby Jesus.On Wednesday, thousands of parents and children packed the sidewalks of cities and towns across Spain to watch parades marking the eve of the local holiday.appearing in the biggest parade, appearing in Madrid, tens of thousands of relatives weathered icy shower to glimpse dozens of flamboyantly decorated floats roll down the focal Paseo de la Castellana boulevard accompanied by clowns, fantasy numbers, jugglers and marching bands appearing in a nationally televised three-hour event.