Pope Francis praises the vow of poverty in religious life as a bond that builds communion, as he greets the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Thursday with the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony, which were founded in Rome by Blessed Guy de Montpellier.

Pope Francis commends members of Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis on Thursday greeted a delegation of members of the Caritas Toledo organization in Spain, who are celebrating sixty years of charitable service. Their commitment, the

The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple

VATICAN CITY, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope Francis will use when he greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The vehicle, a modified version of the German company’s G-Class mid-size luxury SUV, has an elevated seat for Francis, so crowds have a better

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee may strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ