The letter coincides with the beginning of a once-every-quarter-century jubilee year for the Catholic church. Pope Francis chose “Pilgrims of Hope” as the year’s theme. Senior said the ostensibly-dour ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

Marked by solemn processions and prayers for hope in troubled times, Archbishop Bernard Hebda presided over two opening ...

In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" address, Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and humanitarian aid for those affected by war and hunger. He also urged for peace ...

Bishop Robert Brennan ushered in the Jubilee Year by celebrating two Masses on Sunday, Dec. 29 — first at the Cathedral ...

Ghetto Classics has introduced thousands of children to classical music. NAIROBI — The violin’s quaver steadied and swelled ...

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our ...

Hey, “60 Minutes” fans. We’re back on here with some not-so-terrific news for you guys. Instead of the usual, new episode of ...

The Pope on Tuesday celebrated the inauguration of the Jubilee Year by symbolically opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s ...

Pilgrims from around the world have been passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica this week.

This significant event will be mirrored locally in Cincinnati, where Archbishop Dennis Schnurr is set to open the Jubilee ...