Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Terry R. LaValley designates 11 pilgrimage sites during the Ordinary Jubilee 2025.

Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over ...

In a Sunday television interview, Pope Francis emphasized that hope and forgiveness are at the root of the 2025 Jubilee.

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus’ birth ... as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas. Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided ...

The Mass also marked the Jubilee Year, launched on Christmas, with Francis noting that 'Mary is the door through which Christ entered this world,' quoting St. Ambrose. Pope Francis delivers his ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican ...

Pope Francis' autobiography ... sooner to coincide with the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year, which began on Christmas Eve. In Hope, Francis reiterates many of the themes of his papacy: a deep ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination.

The incident comes just weeks after he suffered a facial injury and battled a cold during the Christmas season. Francis spent much of the past decade as pope in relatively good health but has ...