Pope Francis situates the need for hope in the challenging world of ‘gloomy discouragement and ill-concealed cynicism’ ...

Pilgrims from around the world have been passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica this week.

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Pope Francis on December 24 inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome. One of the symbolic images of every Jubilee is ...

Pope Francis has spoken of creating “a world full of hope and kindness” in a recorded message broadcast on BBC Radio 4 ...

The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has made a rare UK radio appearance after his message of peace and hope was ...

The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners ‘peace, fellowship and gratitude’ in the new year as he gave the Thought for ...

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving ...

Pope Francis, who is 88 and was born in Argentina, gave the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday, and urged ...

Pope Francis encourages us not to look at the future "with pessimism and resignation," but to always choose the path of love and view ...

The day after the world celebrated the anniversary of His birth, a local artist placed the final touches on a cold-cast resin ...

The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes. By Tyler Hicks and Gaëlle Girbes Human rights ...