News

Pope Francis Made Surprise Easter Appearance Hours Before He Died
At this time of physical weakness, they help me to feel God's closeness, compassion and tenderness”Before his death, Pope ...
Pope Francis skips Easter Mass but greets worshippers from St. Peter's Basilica
The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.
On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing
The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.
Pope Francis makes in-person appearance at St. Peter's Square to open Holy Week
The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square
A convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a ...
Pope dies: Francis had met with Vice President JD Vance on Easter morning
Pope Francis exchanged Easter greetings with JD Vance on Sunday. The Vice President complimented the late Catholic leader ...
Pope Francis: His Life in Photos
Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.
Pope Francis’ last week: How the Catholic leader spent his final days
Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday. Francis, the 266th head ...
Vatican’s solemn run-up to Easter opens with recovering Pope Francis improving but on the sidelines
The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines.