Jubilee 2025: Rome expects more than 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year
To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins. View on ...
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...
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Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.
Suffering from heavy cold, Pope Francis to lead Sunday prayers from residence
Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer ...
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning ...
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message to His Top Advisers: Don’t Gossip
Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the ...
Biden to travel to Rome in January to meet with Pope Francis
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Rome in January to meet with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, ...
Pope Francis reprimands Vatican staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another. ROME (AP) — Pope Francis told Vatican ...
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Pope Francis praises bocce, calling it a sport for ‘normal people’
The Holy Father recalled the popularity of the sport in rural villages in the past and its tendency to help foster a sense of ...