The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...

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

In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.

Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a "gesture of great hope" that he prayed would be undertaken ...

Pope Francis had a busy schedule, holding a new weekly general audience, being awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom ...

The Vatican laid down some guidelines for how Catholics could receive the plenary indulgences announced by Pope Francis as ...

“Many of you are here in Rome as ‘pilgrims of hope,’” Pope Francis said. “Indeed, the Jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the Jubilee we ...

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' ...

Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.

“Pilgrimage,” as explained by Pope Francis, is “fundamental ... effort and simplicity of life.” For the Jubilee 2025 celebration, Rome has been prepared to sparkle and shine with ...