Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence
Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 urging prayer for peace for nations bloodied by conflict and for families wounded by violence, ahead of Epiphany and a cardinals' meeting.
Three Kings Day on January 6 features gift-giving, Rosca de Reyes, family feasts, and cultural traditions celebrated widely in Hispanic, Spanish, and Latin American communities.