ROME (AP) — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health. Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the … Read more
2023-12-18 20:26:32 VATICAN CITY ∙ Pope Francis officially allows priests to bless same-sex couples outside of sacraments or liturgies. The document released by the Vatican also clarifies that those who want to seek God’s blessing and stay close to the Church should not be stopped by excessive moral trials. The new document was released as … Read more
2023-12-17 18:31:36 VATICAN CITY – After another eventful year in which efforts to reform the Catholic Church continued despite serious health problems, Pope Francis shared the sweetness of his 87th birthday with children. Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to hear the message on Sunday, wishing the Pope a happy birthday. ‘Happy Birthday’ banners were … Read more
2023-10-04 22:35:50 VATICAN CITY ∙ The extraordinary three-week synod convened by Pope Francis has begun with a declaration that reforms are needed in the church so that everyone has a place. It started with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square presided over by the Pope. The Pope called on us to stand firm and united … Read more
2023-07-28 06:37:36 Vatican City is officially the smallest country in the world. But we are going to talk about a small country with only 27 people. This tiny country claims that they are the smallest country in the world. Let’s see what the facts are. ‘Zeeland’ – the baby country in the sea If asked … Read more
Vatican City – The burial of late Pope Benedict XVI will be held tomorrow in St. Peter’s Square. The graveside services will begin at 2 pm Indian time. Pope Francis will officiate. Pilgrims flock from all over the world to pay their last respects to the Holy Father, who is on public display at St. … Read more
Vatican City – Thousands of believers paid their respects to the late Pope Benedict. In front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, the faithful had already queued up to see the body of the Pope, which was put on public display yesterday. The public visit was from 9 am to 10 am yesterday. … Read more
It is the last look at Benedict XVI. († 95) – on the body of our Pope. Tens of thousands of believers flocked to St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday to bid farewell to the former Pope and Bishop of Rome. Catholic tradition envisages laying out the dead. On Thursday, Pope Francis will celebrate the requiem … Read more