Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican

Pope urges 'hope and kindness' in Thought for the Day message
The Pope has urged "hope and kindness" in a message recorded for Thought for the Day for BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Pope ...
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...
Dressing the pope's protectors: Meet the master tailor behind one of the world's best-dressed forces
For almost three decades, the Swiss Guard uniforms have been crafted by Ety Cicioni, the Vatican’s head tailor. Maintaining ...
How to Watch the Pope’s Christmas Eve Mass
The service, which originally took place at midnight, now begins much earlier in the evening The post How to Watch the Pope’s ...
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...
No, the pope isn't opening five portals to other worlds on Christmas Eve | Fact check
Pope Francis will conduct centuries-old rituals that open symbolic doors to forgiveness. They're not portals to other dimensions, planes or worlds.
Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
Every night without fail, a mobile phone rings in the Holy Family church in Gaza, and a parish priest answers. The voice at ...
If The Pope Can Look For Laughs So Can We
Fundamental to our condition is our imperfection. It is important to address our shortcomings and find ways to improve them.
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When the Vatican Apologized to Greece
Pope John Paul II made history by becoming the first leader of the Vatican to visit Greece in nearly 1300 years.