In other words, just as Jesus promised the Good Thief on Good Friday he would be with him in paradise “this day,” properly disposed Catholics who receive the apostolic pardon (or blessing ...

The 16th-century crucifix which was present in St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing last week was reportedly damaged by rain, but the priest in charge of the church where the ...

The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from its altar and transported to St. Peter's Square, so it can be present on Friday ...