Tag: Pope Francis

The notable absence of Pope Francis at the final liturgical celebration of 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica capped off a difficult year for the...

As the fifth anniversary of his apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" approaches, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church will dedicate more than a year...

VATICAN CITY -- On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the...

When I think of Christmas traditions, I have memories of "Posadas," "Pastorelas" or Nativity plays, "pesebres vivientes" or living nativities, the "Misa del Gallo"...

VATICAN CITY -- Like everyone else, Pope Francis' 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, live streamed Masses, video messages and even something akin...

VATICAN CITY -- Joy should be the hallmark of a Christian's life, a reflection of knowing that one is loved by God, saved by...

VATICAN CITY -- After more than 400 years of printing for popes, the Vatican typography shop has acquired a digital press to help reduce...

VATICAN CITY -- Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people's favorite Christmas traditions, they have a right to...

VATICAN CITY -- The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican's traditional Christmas "Mass during the Night" Dec. 24, but will begin the liturgy at 7:30...