In his talk, the Pontiff recalled that a pilgrim is more than a traveler, because he has a particular goal: a holy place. He ...

The Mass also marked the Jubilee Year, launched on Christmas, with Francis noting that 'Mary is the door through which Christ ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... From his wheelchair, Francis knocked a few ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

In his message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis lamented the "devastation" seen worldwide and "the conflicts that ...

In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting ...

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers for victims of what he described as a “sign of utter disrespect ...

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Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...

In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed his appeals for peace.

We thank the Mayor for this work, for carrying the city forward» while «we admire with gratitude the results of the work ...