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December 17, 2025

This is a 17th-century painting titled "The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is celebrated Dec. 25. Editors: For editorial use in print and online through Feb. 26, 2026. No use is permitted after Jan. 20, 2025. (OSV News photo/Bridgeman)

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