Pope Francis said in his Christmas message Friday that fraternity is a watchword for these unusually troubled times exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. "At this moment in history, marked by ...

Crowds of faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis delivers the Christmas Day blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.

Pope Francis delivered a Christmas message of compassion. Dec. 18, 2013 — -- "Good Morning America" anchors Robin Roberts and Josh Elliott met Pope Francis today after he used his weekly ...

Pope Francis asked people this Christmas to “do something good,” during his homily at Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Saturday.

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. | Vatican Media ...

People wait for Pope Francis to deliver his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi speech to the city and the world from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, on December 25 ...

CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 11:40 am. On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged Christians not to confuse Christmas with consumerism but to celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing with those who are ...

Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual.. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

Pope Francis urged people to stop pining for grandeur and to put aside complaints and greed this Christmas. “This is what we should ask Jesus for at Christmas: the grace of littleness,” he said.

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...

Pope Francis offers Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 24, 2021. Vatican Media. About 1,500 people were present in the basilica for the Mass, according to the Vatican.