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Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2023.

Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican

Jun 29, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more

The altar of Sant’Agata in the Milan Cathedral.

Why June 29 is a good day to consider the legend of St. Peter and St. Agatha

Jun 29, 2023

By Rachel Thomas

A painting in the Milan cathedral depicts a Christian legend that is not particularly well known. Read more

Pope Francis prays before the bronze statue of St. Peter on June 29, 2020.

Full text: Pope Francis' homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2020

Jun 29, 2020

By Pope Francis

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, delivered June 29,... Read more

Pope Francis gives a special Angelus address for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul June 29, 2019.

Pope Francis: The Catholic Church belongs to Christ

Jun 29, 2019

By Courtney Mares

“To the Lord we are not a group of believers or a religious organization, we are His bride. He looks... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul June 29, 2019.

Saints Peter and Paul witness to the power of God’s forgiveness, pope says

Jun 29, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Saturday that Saints Peter and Paul are both witnesses to the transformative power of God’s forgiveness through... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29, 2018.

Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it

Jun 29, 2018

By Elise Harris

For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, June 29, 2015.

Practice what you preach, Pope encourages new archbishops

Jun 29, 2015

During his Mass for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis called on the Church's new... Read more

Pope Francis at the May 15, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Feast of Peter and Paul celebrates God's mercy, Pope says

Jun 29, 2014

During his Sunday Angelus on the Feast of Peter and Paul, Pope Francis called the faithful to open themselves to... Read more