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Pope Francis, a Jubilee

National Catholic Register · 17m

Special Report: Inside the Prison As Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door

As the Pope left the Rebibbia prison, he stopped to greet the 300 inmates and staff who had waited outside of the crowded chapel on the cold December morning.

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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.

Pope Brings Holy Year and a Message of Hope

Washington Times · 40m

Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Pope Brings Holy Year and a Message of Hope to Rome's Main Prison

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once-every-quarter century celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to Rome.

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...

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Pope Francis calls for peace in Christmas message as conflicts rage around the world

Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for global conflicts to end in his annual “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message ...

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No, Pope Francis, Israel is not cruel

THe International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations protesting his repeated unbalanced criticism of Irael.

Pope Francis’ Cyprob reference ‘highlights need for solution’

Pope Francis' reference to the Cyprus problem in his Christmas message is “more proof” of the international interest in the ...

Pope remembers modern martyrs, visits prison on St. Stephen’s Day

Pope Francis marked the day after Christmas by noting Christians are still being persecuted for their faith, as the Church ...

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Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children

The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...

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