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 ...
Dec 30, 2024 · Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Dec 23, 2024 · 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.
Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after operation; …
Jun 16, 2023 · ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was discharged Friday from the Rome hospital where he underwent abdominal surgery to repair a hernia and remove scarring from previous operations, with his surgeon saying the pontiff was “better than before” his nine-day hospitalization.
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main …
Dec 26, 2024 · ROME -- Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.
Pope’s ‘night went well’ after abdominal surgery, Vatican says | CNN
Jun 8, 2023 · Pope Francis was recovering well in a Rome hospital on Thursday, the day after the 86-year-old had abdominal surgery that renewed health fears. “The night went well,” said Vatican spokesperson...
Pope Francis Kicks off a Yearlong Jubilee That Will Test His …
Dec 24, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a...
Pope Francis Leaves Rome Hospital and Returns to Vatican After …
Jun 16, 2023 · Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Friday after he was released from a Rome hospital following abdominal surgery for a hernia, the third time in two years that the 86-year-old pontiff has...
Pope: May Rome be its most welcoming, hospitable, and …
Jun 10, 2024 · Pope Francis addresses the Mayor of Rome and the city administration as it prepares to host the 2025 Jubilee. Highlighting how the Jubilee spirit is one of inclusion of the last in society, he announces he will open a Holy Door in a prison.
Pope Francis wraps up Apostolic Journey to Singapore
After 12 days spent in 4 countries in Oceania and Asia, Pope Francis has begun the return flight to Rome. The Holy Father boarded the papal plane in Singapore, which took off at 12:25 PM local time and is due to land in Rome at around 6:25 PM Rome time.