Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...
ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome ...
Rome during the Christmas season is a feast for the senses. Twinkling lights drape over the city’s cobblestone streets, towering Christmas trees adorn piazzas, and Nativity scenes beckon from ...
It came as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome. "I invite every individual, and all people of all nations ...
The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to Rome and beyond. Here’s how to plan around ...
He was wheeled across the threshold as bells tolled across Rome and the choir inside the basilica began Christmas Eve Mass.
Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...
Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark? Read more at straitstimes.com.
On Dec. 20, at the Christmas Market in Magdeberg Germany, people were milling about getting ready for Christmas, making their final purchases, stopping for coffee or having lunch with friends.
Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany. According to the Bible, the feast marks the day that three wise men guided by a star came to visit the newborn Jesus. Francis said ...
ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome ...