Pope Names Nun to Head a Vatican Department, a First for a Woman
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...
The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
At the start of Christmas Eve Mass, Francis pushes open the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
Pope Francis concelebrates Mass at Rome’s Rebibbia Prison Complex on the feast ... of the prison from the window of the white Fiat 500 car bringing him back to Vatican City. Reflecting on his visit, ...
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.
Pope opens new Jubilee year when pilgrims can obtain special indulgences
Some 32 million tourists are expected to walk through the “Holy Door” just opened by Francis at St Peter’s. He’s asked all to ...
With a Holy Door, Pope Francis to launch Jubilee year
The year of Catholic celebrations is set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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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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Pope calls for nations to overcome divisions in Christmas address as communities celebrate worldwide
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year ...