In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year, kicking off a celebration of the Catholic Church that is ...
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revealed a new-style nativity scene in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. It depicted Jesus' birth ...
Pope Francis prayed that the Jubilee Year may become “a season of hope” and reconciliation in a world at war and suffering ...
Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.
Pope Francis opened the first of five Holy Doors, signifying spiritual portals, on Christmas Eve as part of ancient rituals that launched the Roman Catholic Church’s holy year ...
Pilgrims lined up early to walk through the Holy Door at the entrance of St Peter’s Basilica as Christmas marked the start of ...