Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion. Thanks to Christ — crucified and risen from the dead — hope does not ...

A convalescing Pope Francis was greeted by cheers as he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as a stand-in ...

Hours before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance before a crowd of thousands at Saint Peter’s Square where his Easter blessing was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli.

The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.

The hope Christians have is not a sign of avoiding reality but of trusting in the power of God to defeat sin and death as the ...

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from pneumonia, was not present at the Easter morning Mass but gave the Easter blessing ...

6. In every blessing outside of Mass the priest should be vested in surplice and stole of the color proper to the day, unless the rubrics prescribe otherwise. 7. The one who blesses should stand ...

Beloved, we are come together in the presence of Almighty God and of the whole company of heaven to offer unto him through our Lord Jesus Christ our worship and praise and thanksgiving; to make ...

Under the Bronze tier, you will be able to claim a free side or free dough balls every time you visit and ... But debit cards are expected to come next, with long-term plans looking an introducing ...