A week after inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis gave thanks for all the work that went into its preparation and ...

Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, saying the last day of 2024 is a time ... Francis for vespers and the ...

Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of Jubilee Year 2025 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals.

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Marking the feast of the Holy Family Dec. 29, Francis reflected on the day's Gospel reading from St. Luke in which the ...

Pope Francis, who is 88 and was born in Argentina, gave the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday, and urged ...

Pilgrims from around the world have been passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica this week.

The Pope has urged "hope and kindness" in a message recorded for Thought for the Day for BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Pope Francis will also emphasise ... is more humane," he will say. He will also ...

The Vatican cited the cold temperatures outside and Francis’ strenuous week ahead in deciding to deliver his Sunday blessing ...

Francis nevertheless appeared in good spirits, with a ready smile throughout the day's events. Local authorities said around 12,000 people had turned out to greet the pope on the streets.

Pope visits French island of Corsica, celebrates Mass Also meets French President Emmanuel Macron Francis says some religious groups are stoking divisions Does not name the groups but tells ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters): Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, says the Vatican in a planning note on Tuesday. Abbas is travelling to Italy this week, where he is ...