Pope Francis, Christmas

Pope Francis to officially open Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee on December 24; AP explains
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that ...
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message to His Top Advisers: Don’t Gossip
Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus before Christmas: ‘No child is ever a mistake’
Pope Francis emphasized that “no child is ever a mistake” during his last Angelus address before Christmas Day.
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.
No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve
The claim stems from the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic tradition that happens every 25 years.
Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
Pope Francis on Sunday lamented the ongoing war and violence affecting families in Gaza and other parts of the world in the lead-up to Christmas and called for a “ceasefire on all war fronts.”
Pope Francis to open ‘Jubilee’ on Christmas Eve
According to the Vatican, the tradition began in 1300 when Pope Boniface VII announced the first Jubilee. Later, Jubilees came to be celebrated every 25 years.
Pope Francis will officially open the Jubilee of hope on December 24th, AP Explains
The Vatican and Rome municipality are expecting 32 million pilgrims to come to Rome during 2025. Those who will pass through the Holy Door will receive an indulgence for their sins. (AP video by Paolo
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Under Pope Francis, a Red Hat Is No Guarantee of a Job
Typically, the Pope either assigns them a diocese or appoints them to a post in the Roman Curia. Under Pope Francis, ...
Pope Francis warns against gossip, praises family and humility
Gossip causes destruction while family life and humble service strengthens relationships and brings people closer to Christ, ...
Suffering from heavy cold, Pope Francis to lead Sunday prayers from residence
Pope Francis, who has just turned 88 and has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayer ...
In Christmas message, Pope Francis criticizes gossip among Vatican staff
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...
Pope Francis Reveals How Assassination Plot Was Foiled
According to Pope Francis, a bid to kill him during a 2021 visit to Iraq was foiled following a tip from British intelligence ...
Pope Francis to lead Sunday prayers from residence due to heavy cold
Pope Francis, who has been suffering from a heavy cold, will lead the regular Sunday Angelus prayers from his residence as a ...
Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip
The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis ...
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Pope, Bishops, Hundreds of Faithful Pray for Victims of Shocking Christmas Market Attack
Several hundred people gathered at Magdeburg Cathedral in the evening of Dec. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember ...