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Pope Francis delivers Christmas message

The New York Times · 1d

Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations

He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place every quarter century. On Tuesday evening, Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica so that the first pilgrims could go through. Millions more are expected to follow over the year.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Pope calls for world to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world,

Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'

Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."

Pope Francis opens Holy Door in Rome’s Rebibbia prison

National Catholic Register · 2h

Special Report: Inside the Prison As Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door

As the Pope left the Rebibbia prison, he stopped to greet the 300 inmates and staff who had waited outside of the crowded chapel on the cold December morning.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Pope Brings Holy Year and a Message of Hope to Rome's Main Prison

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once-every-quarter century celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to Rome.

Associated Press · 10h

Pope Francis opens holy door in Rome’s penitentiary

Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome.

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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...

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Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...

3hon MSN

Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza

Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as ...

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