The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... to access St. Peter's Square via a reinforced ...

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with.

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...

Pope Francis has ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm ...

Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

Pope Francis will conduct centuries-old rituals that open symbolic doors to forgiveness. They're not portals to other dimensions, planes or worlds.

Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for ...

The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...

Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St ... was at its highest levels following the Christmas market attack last week in Germany, the interior ministry said. Italian authorities were ...