Italy expected to draw travelers by the millions as Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year
The 2025 Jubilee will bring tourists to the Vatican, Rome and Italy to celebrate the Catholic tradition of patrons asking for ...
Pope Francis, avoiding pomp, asks to be buried in simple wooden casket
Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple ...
Pope Francis breaks 100-year tradition: Opts for simple farewell in wooden coffin, to be laid to rest outside Vatican
Pope Francis, known for his humility and rejection of extravagance, has announced that he will forego many of the traditional ...
Pope Francis rejects tradition, opts for humble wooden casket and burial outside Vatican
Pope Francis announced this week that he intends on having a much more simple funeral than those of his predecessors at the ...
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Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship
At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian love.
Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies. He's simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role ...
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
It’s the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in ...
Omar Harfouch Performs Historic Concert in the Vatican: A Message of Peace Honored by Pope Francis
After speaking, Omar Harfouch performed his "Concerto for Peace" for some twenty minutes. Warmly applauded at the end of his ...
Pope Francis calls for investigation into Gaza genocide allegations
Pope Francis has said that allegations of a genocide in Gaza should be “carefully investigated” marking some of his strongest ...
Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican ...
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To fix the pension deficit, the Vatican may first need to face its trust deficit
When you contribute to pension management, as we pay with our contributions, the accounts should be available to everyone,” ...