Parishioners at Rockford’s Cathedral of St. Peter are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as they begin the Lenten Season, which is a time of repentance and spiritual preparation for ...

The recorded message was the first released by the Vatican since Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory illness on ...

Pope Francis arrives in a vehicle at St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee Mass for Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel on Feb. 9, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA During the outdoor Mass ...

Francis presided over Easter Sunday Mass in a flower-decked St. Peter’s Square and then delivered a heartfelt prayer for peace in his annual roundup of global crises. Gaza's people, including ...

Pope Francis’ words on forgiveness, service and communion were delivered to more than 4,000 deacons gathered for a historic ...

With Pope Francis remaining in critical condition fighting a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, the ...

Events culminating with the 25th anniversary of her canonization will celebrate a saint whose resting place is inside the ...

Pope Francis is celebrating the Vatican's traditional Christmas Eve midnight Mass in a newly restored St. Peter's Basilica. The restoration is part of preparations for the 2025 Jubilee Year ...

Father Jordan Berghouse was leading the group from the parishes of St. James, St. Peter and St. Theresa ... Faithful in the ...

Pope Francis venerates the chair of St. Peter at the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024. Credit: Vatican Media During the Middle Ages, the popes were solemnly enthroned on the chair.