The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled...
The Pontiff travelled to Venice to see the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale. It’s a first for a pope, and has given the...
It is the first time a pontiff will take part in the inner-workings of the G7 Summit. ADVERTISEMENT Pope Francis will participate in the G7 for...
Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for shocking crowds with his tongue-in-cheek installations and bombastic structures, but he has painted something a little more down-to-earth...
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire...
Pope Francis presides over the Vatican’s Easter Vigil, as Germany’s Easter peace marches call for end of war in Ukraine and Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT Pope Francis presided...
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis would preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, after he decided...
Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns. ADVERTISEMENT...
The humble Easter ceremony evoked the pain of war, immigration and violence against women. ADVERTISEMENT The Holy Week schedule is challenging for popes even under the...
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start...