Tag: Pope Francis

Bishops described the late pontiff as a spiritual father who lived the Gospel with courage and compassion, especially for the poor

The news of his death struck like a thunderclap through the Eternal City and across the world — just hours after tens of thousands of pilgrims had seen him appear on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

He emphasized that this Easter, the Risen Christ "fills us with the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end

While unable this year to celebrate the liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and the Washing of the Feet, the Pope greeted inmates personally

“In this we find the heart of the Gospel of Jesus, namely God’s mercy,” the pope said in his written reflection on the parable

It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass

Priests can be allowed to accept multiple offerings from different donors for a single Mass with a “collective intention"

Pope Francis is seen without his usual white cassock and skullcap, wearing dark pants and a white shirt covered with a striped poncho

“Sometimes we think things are treasures, but,” the Holy Father reminded, “they are only burdens holding us back.”