Pope Francis - Wikipedia
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina ...
12 hours ago · Pope Francis is helped by masters of ceremonies Massimiliano Matteo Boiardi, left, and Diego Giovanni Ravelli, right, as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, after opening the basilica’s holy door marking the start of the Catholic jubilar year 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
1 day ago · Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. “O Christ, bright star of the morning, incarnation of ...
Pope Francis 'throws open' Holy Door to inaugurate 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in 2015 for his 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Jubilee to strengthen faith and recognize Christ in our midst "During the Holy Year," the Pope has prayed, "may the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all! And may the Church bear faithful witness ...
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know
2 days ago · VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.. At the start of Christmas Eve Mass, Francis will push open the Holy Door on St. Peter’s Basilica, which will stay open throughout the year to ...
Pope Francis’ vision of hope, forgiveness, and unity in troubled …
4 days ago · Pope Francis has repeatedly described war as “a human defeat,” lamenting the hypocrisy of nations that advocate for peace while profiting from the arms trade. In numerous speeches and appeals, he has also decried the growing number of conflicts - especially the ongoing violence in Ukraine and the Holy Land - and reiterated his firm belief ...
Pope Francis - Age, Quotes & Facts - Biography
Apr 20, 2021 · Pope Francis, who was born in Argentina, is the first pope to have come from the Americas. Pope Francis was nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Pope Francis at 88: Age-old wisdom, intergenerational dialogue …
Dec 17, 2024 · Pope Francis, who celebrates his 88th birthday today, has become one of the oldest-serving popes in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history.
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Francis | Biography, Pope, Laudato Si’, Roman Catholic Church,
Mar 13, 2013 · Francis ushered in a new era of leadership of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis has brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility.