Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope, and he will underscore that message when he opens a Holy Door on ...

The Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Baldassare Reina, opened on Sunday the Holy Door of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the third ...

Bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to ...

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

On the feast of the Holy Family, Cardinal Baldassare Reina opened the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran, the ...

Rome unveiled the new-look piazza in front of the papal Archbasilica of St John Lateran on Saturday as part of works for the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025.

God wants to save each and every person, and Christians are called to give witness to that fact by praying even for people who have harmed them, Pope Francis said. Marking the f ...

Pope Francis said Christians should give witness to God’s desire to save by praying for those who have harmed them.

Pope Francis opens Holy Door in Rome’s Rebibbia prison Pope Francis goes to Rome's Rebibbia prison to open a Holy Door, one ...

Rome prepares for Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year emphasizing reconciliation and restoring relationships with God. Expect an influx ...

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...

Seated in his wheelchair in front of the church door, Pope Francis prayed: "In the joy of Christmas, let us welcome the call ...