Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, has begun with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy.Pope ...
In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...
Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip
The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis ...
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Jesus is the path and destination for Jubilee pilgrims, pope says
Through his lineage to David, Jesus is destined to be the Messiah of Israel, but because he is also descended from Abraham ...
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Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium's king who abdicated rather than approve abortion
ROME — The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for having abdicated for a day rather than approve legislation to ...
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Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis ...
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Pope Francis warns against gossip, praises family and humility
The Pope said families should pray together during the Christmas holiday and teach their children to pray and remain humble. The Vatican said Pope Francis will lead the Angelus prayer scheduled ...
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Pope Francis Warns Against Gossip, Celebrates Family Life in Vatican Christmas Messages
The Vatican announced late Saturday that due to inclement weather and cold symptoms, Pope Francis will lead the Sunday Angelus prayer from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis addresses ...
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Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of ...
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Biden Expected to See Pope on Last Overseas Trip of Presidency: Report
Biden is expected to see Pope Francis on what is likely to be the last overseas trip of his presidency, three unnamed sources familiar with the matter told The Associated Press (AP). More Vatican ...
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Pope Francis’ Christmas Message to His Top Advisers: Don’t Gossip
On Saturday, Pope Francis used his annual Christmas message to the leaders of the Vatican’s various departments to admonish them. Again. “A church community lives in joyful and fraternal ...
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Pope Francis reprimands Vatican staff for gossiping in annual Christmas message
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis told Vatican bureaucrats on Saturday to stop speaking ill of one another, as he once again used his annual Christmas greetings to admonish the backstabbing and gossiping ...