Christmas, Pope Francis

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with the launch of holy Jubilee year
The 88-year-old pontiff opened the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.
When and where to watch Pope Francis’ Christmas liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place ...
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are ...
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Pope calls for Gaza hostage release, debt relief in Christmas message
Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in ...
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Where to Watch Church Services on Christmas Eve 2024
For many, attending church on Christmas Eve is a sacred tradition to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. And in 2024, you ...
In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...
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Pope Francis Warns Against Gossip, Celebrates Family Life in Vatican Christmas Messages
The Vatican announced late Saturday that due to inclement weather and cold symptoms, Pope Francis will lead the Sunday ...
Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as ...
Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...