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

Pope Francis writes the foreword to a book by Italian journalist Francesco Antonio Grana who covers the Vatican, entitled “Jubilee of Hope.” The Pope writes: “I hope this time truly becomes an opportunity for conversion and for looking at one’s life in the light of the Gospel.” Vatican News The Holy Year and the Pope’s

At the midday Angelus on the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis encourages us to turn our gaze to heaven and to open our hearts to the Lord who carries our burdens and sustains us on our journey. By Thaddeus Jones Pope Francis led the customary Angelus prayer on this first Sunday of Advent and

Reflecting on the upcoming Christmas season, Pope Francis warns that if “desensitization and indifference to the horrors of war prevail, all of humanity is defeated.” By Kielce Gussie “I hope that the glimmer of peace that has emerged can lead to a ceasefire on all other fronts,” Pope Francis stated after praying the Angelus on

The Vatican releases the schedule for Pope Francis’ liturgies during the Christmas Season, which will see him open the Jubilee Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica and Rome’s Rebibbia prison. By Vatican News Pope Francis will commence the Jubilee of Hope with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the night of Christmas eve, opening the

Pope Francis publishes a note accompanying the Final Document of the Synod of Bishops of Synodality. In it, he entrusts the Document to the Church and calls for creative implementation and a renewed commitment to communion, participation, and mission. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis has written a note to accompany the Final Document of the