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 launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
3 days 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 kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina ...
2 days 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 calls for world to silence arms and overcome divisions in ...
1 day ago · Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
Pope to visit Corsica after skipping Paris reopening of Notre Dame …
Nov 23, 2024 · Pope Francis will travel to the Mediterranean island of Corsica on Dec. 15. It's his third visit to France that avoids the capital and all the pomp and protocol that accompanies a proper state visit.
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas
1 day ago · Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...
Pope: Rebirth of Notre Dame a sign of renewal for the Church in France …
Dec 7, 2024 · The reopening of Notre Dame, Pope Francis said, serves as a prophetic symbol of the Church’s renewal in France. “Dear faithful of Paris and France, this house, which our Heavenly Father inhabits, is yours: you are its living stones,” he said.
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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.
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.