TODAY's Craig Melvin spoke with his pastor, Rev. Jeff Rider, at Green's Farms Church in Westport, Connecticut about the conversations he had with his brother Lawrence, who was a Baptist minister, and coping with loss. Rev. Rider shared how he counsels those experiencing grief during the holidays. | Today Show

A Texas church is going viral for its Christmas program, which featured live zebras, flying angels, and approximately 1,000 cast and choir members, according to the church. | USA TODAY

VATICAN CITY - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led the traditional Simbang Gabi celebration at St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing Filipino Catholics together in prayer and honoring a cherished Advent tradition at the heart of the Church. | via Jackie de Vega | ABS-CBN News

Palestinian children are decorating Gaza’s only Catholic church for Christmas celebrations for the first time after 2 years of genocide. Pope Francis used to call the Holy Family Church almost every day until his death. | AJ