Pope Francis, Sistine Chapel
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...
Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before. Pope Francis is only opening one "sacred portal" on this year's Christmas Eve. The ...
The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" at the Vatican on Christmas Eve in traditional ...
Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...
According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees came to be celebrated every 25 years.
Hope lives, Francis reminded the faithful on Christmas Eve, as he spoke of the blessed arrival of the Christ Child and the start of the Jubilee. Pope Francis carries the statue of the Child ...
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this Holy Year "to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions" plaguing ...
In his Christmas Day address, Francis mentioned the Ukraine conflict directly and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation".
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation ...
Holy See and Italian authorities are collaborating to welcome an estimated 30 million people expected to come to Rome ...