Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

As Pope Francis turns 88 today, we offer moving meditations from throughout his pontificate: “The Lord loves us tenderly ... (World Youth Day Rio homily) “And the Church is called to ...

Coinciding with the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the World Day of Peace was instituted by Pope Paul VI in 1968. Pope Francis speaks ... in the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and requires ...

On Sunday, Dec. 29, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica Saint John Lateran, of which he is also the bishop. Then, on New Year’s Day ... Christ is Lord; it is to strengthen ...

In this sense, its practices give life to the relationship with the Lord and to the ... At the end of Mass, Pope Francis thanked everyone, stressing, “for this entire day, I have felt at home!” ...

Pope Francis released his message for the 58th World Day of Peace on 1 January ... in the world was rooted in the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and requires a desire for change on a personal ...

Pope Francis will also emphasise the importance of humility in the recording which will be broadcast on 28 December. "A world full of hope and kindness is a more beautiful world.

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 19, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. Francis is the first pope from the Americas, the first of his name, and more than any ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has called on all nations to eliminate ... about,” the pope said in his message for World Peace Day 2025. The message, “Forgive us our trespasses: grant ...

Pope Francis 2. “God rest ye, merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day ... may the Lord give us the grace of wonder, to meet ...

Pope Francis shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ajaccio at the end of his one-day visit in the French island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Tiziana Fabi, Pool Via AP ...