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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 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
Pope Francis’ Christmas message to his top advisers: Don’t gossip
On Saturday, Pope Francis used his annual Christmas message to the leaders of the Vatican’s various departments to admonish them. “A church community lives in joyful and fraternal harmony to the extent that its members walk in the life of humility,
Pope Francis Condemns Gossip, Urges Reform in Vatican Christmas Address
Christmas message, Pope Francis urged Vatican officials to avoid gossip and backstabbing, describing such behavior as harmful to both individuals and the broader Church community, CBS News report.
Pope Francis calls for global Christmas ceasefire amid crises
The Pope called for a worldwide ceasefire during Christmas. Francis, who was nursing a cold, prayed from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis recited the Angelus prayer from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta,
Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered two Christmas messages at the Vatican on Saturday, warning against gossip’s “destructive effects” while celebrating the importance of family life and humble service. “An ecclesial community lives in joyful and fraternal harmony to the extent that its members walk in the way of humility,
The Pope says no more gossip
Pope Francis told Vatican bureaucrats on Saturday to stop speaking ill of one another, as he once again used his annual Christmas greetings to admonish the backstabbing and gossiping among his closest collaborators.
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Under Pope Francis, a Red Hat Is No Guarantee of a Job
ANALYSIS: Typically, cardinals are assigned to a diocese or a role in the Roman Curia. But due to a variety of circumstances, ...
President Joe Biden to meet with Pope Francis at Vatican days before Trump inauguration
Joe Biden's visit with Pope Francis will be part of a three-day trip to Italy in January, likely the last international trip ...
Biden will meet with Pope Francis in the final days of his presidency
President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before ...
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Pope Francis speaks of 'cruelty' in Gaza
Pope Francis reflected on the devastating consequences of the Gaza war in an address at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing ...
Biden expected to visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency, AP sources say
President Joe Biden is expected to announce soon that he will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what ...
Biden to Visit Pope Francis One Last Time During Presidency
President Joe Biden will visit the Rome and Vatican City next month in what will likely be his last presidential mission ...
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Day after Pope said he’d been blocked, Catholic patriarch enters Gaza after all
Contrary to false allegations in the media, the request of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa ...
Biden Expected to See Pope on Last Overseas Trip of Presidency: Report
President Joe Biden is expected to see Pope Francis on what is likely to be the last overseas trip of his presidency, three ...
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism
Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly ...
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Why cardinals get Roman churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ use of titular parishes
With his 10th consistory to create cardinals, Pope Francis has also established nine new titular churches for the members of the Sacred College of Cardinals.