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Holy Door of Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran Opens as 2025 Jubilee Journey Continues
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our profession of faith in Christ.”
Pope Francis prays for South Korea air crash victims and families
“My thoughts go to the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic air accident,” the pope said.
Pope Francis: How to be "pilgrims of hope" During 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch the very heart of the Gospel.”
Pope Francis’ 2024 Travels: Historic Visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica
Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Corsica.
Inside the Prison as Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door: Special Report
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door within a prison.
Pilgrims From All Over the World Pass Through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica: PHOTOS
Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to begin the 2025 Jubilee.
On Feast of St. Stephen, Pope Francis Prays for Persecuted Christians
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
God is our hope: Pope Francis on Christmas 2024
The 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially start the 2025 Jubilee Year.
In "Urbi et Orbi Blessing, Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year
Delivering his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn to the “Father of Mercies.
Pope Francis Launches Jubilee 2025 with Opening of Holy Door
The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025.
The Little-known Story of a Saint’s Christmas Vision of the Infant Jesus in Rome
The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where St. Cajetan of Thiene prayed.
Christians in Gaza, Syria "need everything": Vatican Cardinal
“They need everything and we cannot give anything,” Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti told EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser in a recent interview.
Pope Francis Calls for "ceasefire on all war fronts" at Christmas
“May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!” Pope Francis insisted on Sunday.
"No child is ever a mistake": Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus before Christmas
Pope Francis emphasized that “no child is ever a mistake” during his last Angelus address before Christmas Day.
Pope Francis Warns against Gossip, Celebrates Family Life in Vatican Christmas Messages
Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold symptoms.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims As Death Toll in German Christmas Market Attack Reaches Five
Pope Francis expressed shock and offered prayers after a deadly attack at a Christmas market in Germany killed five people, including a child, and left 41 seriously injured. The suspect, a Saudi-born man granted asylum, drove a car into crowds at the market.
Pope Francis Sends Special Christmas Gift to the People of War-torn Ukraine
In addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines.
One Year Later, Vatican Document on Same-sex Blessings Not Causing Much of a Stir
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ in December 2023 —what has been the effect on the Catholic Church in the United States?
Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Protect Their Authenticity and Dignity at Work
An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work organized by the Christian Association of Italian Workers.
Pope Francis at 88, Keeping True to His Message to Older Catholics: “no retirement age from work of proclaiming Gospel”
Having instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2019, the Holy Father is keeping true to his inaugural message dedicated to older Catholics.
