A congested-sounding Pope Francis began the speech, greeting the ambassadors gathered in the Hall of Blessings.

Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing ...

Pope Francis made history on Sunday with the first ... moving through the packed streets of Ajaccio in his popemobile, blessing children, a 108-year-old woman and even a pizza held out by an ...

Pope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn to the “Father of Mercies.” ...

In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist: ...

The life of the church in 2024 was defined as much by what did not happen, as by what did. The most important thing that did ...

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison on a frigid morning.

Jesus awaits all people, Francis said. “He awaits prisoners who, everything notwithstanding, are still children of God.” The pope’s solemn blessing and message, titled “To the City and to ...

Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing ...

Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day blessing from the main balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican (Andrew Medichini/AP) Pope Francis has kicked off the 2025 Holy Year ...

The Vatican cited the cold temperatures outside and Francis’ strenuous week ahead in deciding to deliver his Sunday blessing indoors. The pope on Tuesday is due to inaugurate his big Holy Year and ...

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