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National Catholic Register · 2h

Special Report: Inside the Prison As Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door

As the Pope left the Rebibbia prison, he stopped to greet the 300 inmates and staff who had waited outside of the crowded chapel on the cold December morning.

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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.

The Washington Post · 2d

Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome

Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East

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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing conflicts.The leader of the Roman Catholic Church mentioned the war between Russia and Ukraine directly and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation" during the address that serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis calls for peace in Christmas message as conflicts rage around the world

Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for global conflicts to end in his annual “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message to the faithful.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

'Dialogue and peace': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Ukraine, Middle East on Christmas Day

Pope Francis in his Christmas message called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago.

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Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

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Pope Francis to officially open Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee on December 24; AP explains

When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special ...

Pope Francis’ Cyprob reference ‘highlights need for solution’

Pope Francis' reference to the Cyprus problem in his Christmas message is “more proof” of the international interest in the ...

Pope remembers modern martyrs, visits prison on St. Stephen’s Day

Pope Francis marked the day after Christmas by noting Christians are still being persecuted for their faith, as the Church ...

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Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a 'cathedral of pain and hope'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates ...

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Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children

The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...

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