Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a series of five Holy Doors throughout the Vatican, including St. Peter’s Basilica, plus Rome’s three other basilicas to commence next year’s Catholic...

Dec 24, 2024 · Hope lives, Pope Francis said in his homily for Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican as he reflected on the incredible fact that the infinite God became a small Child. “God is Emmanuel, he is...

Dec 23, 2020 · "Christmas is the feast of love incarnate and born for us in Jesus Christ. He is the light of mankind shining in the darkness, giving meaning to human existence and to the whole of history," Pope...

Dec 24, 2023 · Pope Francis presides at the Christmas Mass During the Night in St Peter’s Basilica, and says that "the wonder of Christmas" is that an infinite God "becomes finite for our sake."

Dec 24, 2024 · At midday on Christmas morning, Pope Francis gave his customary Christmas greetings and message from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica before the crowds in the square and live to people watching around the world via media.

Dec 26, 2024 · Pope Francis delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" message and blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as part of Christmas celebrations at the Vatican on Dec. 25, 2024.

Dec 24, 2024 · Pope Francis, after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, gives his homily during the Christmas Mass at Night Dec. 24, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Dec 25, 2023 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making a commitment to opposing all war, to cherishing human life, feeding the hungry and speaking up for those who have no voice, Pope Francis said.

Dec 25, 2023 · In his Christmas message at the midday "Urbi et Orbi" blessing on Christmas Day, Pope Francis speaks of how the Child Jesus reveals God's tender love for each one of us, which brings about "the joy that consoles hearts, renews hope and bestows peace."

Dec 24, 2024 · "I think of the Christian communities in Israel and Palestine, particularly to the dear community in Gaza," Pope Francis said Wednesday on Christmas Day as he called for "lasting peace" in...