For the first time, a crèche in St. Peter’s Square will feature a large body of water thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis shared a message in his Christmas homily for anyone who may be feeling sad or discouraged. Read more
The pope asked people to think of which lonely or needy people could be comforted by their friendship during the... Read more
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis... Read more
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the... Read more
The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more
A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree... Read more
Pope Francis blessed a Nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala. Read more
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
The pope prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world. Read more
He spoke from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas homily for Midnight Mass at the Vatican this year Read more
In his Christmas homily, Pope Francis asked Christians to contemplate that God did not choose to come into the world... Read more
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more