Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as COVID-19 infections surge in ... and the greed that never satisfies. The pope also quoted a line from a poem by Emily Dickinson.

In his homily, Pope Francis quoted a poem by Emily Dickinson: “‘Who has not found the Heaven – below – Will fail of it above.’” “Let us not lose sight of heaven,“ he said.

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 gives his Christmas ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing Dec. 25, 2021, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (photo: Vatican Media. / Vatican Media) CNA Staff Vatican December 25, 2021.

Pope Francis, leading the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas, said on Friday that people who are indifferent to the poor offend God, urging all to "look beyond all the lights and decorations ...

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 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 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 ...

Pope Francis presided over his seventh Christmas vigil celebration since his elevation to the papacy, delivering a message of hope and renewal to an audience of thousands inside St. Peter’s ...

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’ 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.