The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether Pope Francis will preside. The Pontiff was discharged on Sunday after ...

Soon after Pope Francis made his surprise appearance at the end of an April 8 Jubilee Mass for health care workers, the Vatican announced that the pontiff had also gone to confession in St. Peter's ...

As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. The list of ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main ...

A convalescing Pope Francis made a surprise in-person appearance when he greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, another reassuring sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle ...

It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass, Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Tuesday. Pope Francis kisses the foot of ...

Pope Francis visits inmates at Rome’s Regina Coeli prison on Thursday, April 17, 2025, during Holy Week. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – Pope Francis despite technically observing a two-month ...

Pope Francis prays before the Maria Salus Populi Romani icon at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – On Saturday afternoon Pope ...

Cuba announced plans to pardon 2,010 prisoners during Holy Week, describing the move as a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture" that comes amid mounting pressure from the United States and recent ...