Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...

When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special ...

Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop to a Texas-based diocese who will replace a theologically conservative critic of the ...

According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees ...

For the second time in the last couple of days, Pope Francis condemned Israel s actions in Gaza during his official remarks ...

ANALYSIS: Typically, cardinals are assigned to a diocese or a role in the Roman Curia. But due to a variety of circumstances, ...

By subtly aligning the Church with anti-Israel narratives, Francis risks normalizing antisemitic tropes under the guise of ...

The Holy Father recalled the popularity of the sport in rural villages in the past and its tendency to help foster a sense of ...

Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Angelus prayer on Sunday, condemning the 'cruelty' of bombing ...

Francis delivered his Sunday blessing from indoors with Vatican officials citing the cold weather and his upcoming busy ...

Christmas message, Pope Francis urged Vatican officials to avoid gossip and backstabbing, describing such behavior as harmful ...