Wondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of the pontiff has the answer.

In a mystery spanning centuries, relics of Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus – last seen in an Italian basilica almost 1,000 years ago – have been seized in Canada by border agents and ...

There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.

A sarcophagus unearthed in Antalya may be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the saintly inspiration for Santa Claus.

The gifts of Christmas: A reminder from Saint Nicholas Think about Saint Nicholas, then Father Christmas, then Santa Claus. We know two things before everything else — they are generous and they ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...

Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus that holds the remains of St Nicholas, the Greek bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The limestone tomb was found hiding under a church.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Egg Harbor City received a first-class artifact of Saint Nicholas of Myra earlier this year. The 160-year-old church had the relic on display Sunday.

St. Nicholas—the patron saint of prisoners—is also said to have stopped an execution simply by walking up and grabbing the sword right out of the executioner’s hand.

How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create the legend of Santa Claus — and why he's not interchangeable with Saint Nicholas.

THE true face of the man that inspired Father Christmas can be seen for the first time in almost 1,700 years – after scientists reconstructed his likeness from his skull. Saint Nicholas of My… ...