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 ...

Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for global conflicts to end in his annual “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message to the faithful. Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" at the Vatican on Christmas Eve in traditional ceremonies before addressing thousands of Catholic faithful the next day.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this Holy Year. Fri, 30 May 2025 10:43:37 GMT (1748601817652) Story Infinite ...

Pope Francis delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" message and blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as part of Christmas celebrations at the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2024. ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP ...

At end-of-year celebrations, some bosses give their employees gifts of appreciation and extend warm wishes. On Saturday, Pope Francis used his annual Christmas message to the leaders of the ...

Vatican City, Dec 24, 2024 / 17:20 pm. Hope lives, Pope Francis said in his homily for Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican as he reflected on the incredible fact that the infinite God became a small ...