Pope Francis has warned of the “scourge of anti-semitism” in his prayer on the eve of the International Holocaust Remembrance ...

Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the ...

While some Jewish leaders condemned the pope’s recent remarks on Israel, others believe that Catholic-Jewish relations can ...

Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over ...

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis holds the cross as he presides over an Epiphany mass in St.Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican ...

But the popularity of the Christmas midnight Mass video recorded in the Church of St. Mary Magdalene ... and “Barka,” one of the favourite songs of St. John Paul II in the Vatican. They also gave ...

The Vatican recently announced that the beatification process is under way for King Baudouin, who died in 1993. The morning Mass marked the final big event of Francis' busy Christmas schedule. For the ...

The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, has begun with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across ... year with the Pope is Easter Sunday Mass, which usually draws 60,000 people." ...

In Vatican, Pope Francis delivered his annual Urbi et Orbi speech from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, and inaugurated the holy year. Syrian churches held first Christmas eve mass post the fall ...

The opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica officially launched the Jubilee Year, a Catholic tradition which dates back to the year 1300 and is only held every 25 years. Francis has long made ...