Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.

The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has decreed that the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel at Thomas ...

The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee : an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a ...

"In the journey of life, we could identify hope as the signpost that marks our itinerary," Pope Francis said during a meeting ...

With his new encyclical, Pope Francis added his voice to this chorus of encouragement inviting people not to lose heart.

Pope Francis welcomed a group of children and young people from the Italian Union of Blind and Partially Sighted People in ...

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Pope Francis suffered a fall in his apartment on Thursday, his second in just more than a month’s time, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis injured his arm in a fall at his residence, the Vatican announced Thursday. Officials said the pontiff was not ...

As the nation's Catholics prepare to commemorate unborn children in prayer, a U.S. bishop is pointing to the Jubilee Year as ...

The 87-year-old pontiff has called for global regulation ... More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always, until the end of time.