The funeral of a pope is steeped in centuries of tradition, ritual, and symbolism, reflecting the religious significance of ...

In his Christmas blessing, Pope Francis urged people and nations to take a transformative step toward peace and ...

Pope Francis visited Rebibbia prison near Rome to open a 'Holy Door' as part of the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, a milestone marking hope and renewal. This historic act by the pontiff highlights his focus ...

Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in ...

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...

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 has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...

Pope Francis prayed that the Jubilee Year may become “a season of hope” and reconciliation in a world at war and suffering ...

Pope Francis denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza and appealed for the freeing of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in his traditional Christmas address in Rome.

He called for an end to conflicts – political, social or military – in places including Lebanon and Mali. Read more at ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Jubilee of the Catholic Church on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, by opening the 'Holy Door' of St.

Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for great development, greater riches and so on that children ...