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The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday , inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.

Pope marks start of Vatican’s Jubilee Year at Rome’s main prison

Pope Francis urged inmates to never give up hope as he inaugurated the Vatican’s Jubilee Year at the high-security Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome on Thursday.

Catholic News Agency · 1h

Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door

The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door within a prison.

Pope, Christmas

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.

National Catholic Register · 1d

Pope Francis on Christmas 2024: God Is Our Hope

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech

The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."

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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

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Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza

Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as ...

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Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children

The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...

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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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Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip

The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis ...

National Catholic Register1d

Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year

The Pope delivered his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

Vatican Cardinal prays to make this last wartime Christmas

May this be the last wartime Christmas, Cardinal Krajewski prays in Kharkiv, as he celebrated Mass in Ukraine amidst Russia's ...

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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 ...

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