U.S. Cardinal James M. Harvey, archpriest of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, opens the Holy Door of ...

The holy door at Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls was officially opened Sunday by the basilica’s archpriest, Cardinal James Michael Harvey, marking the completion of this sacred tradition at Rome’s ...

The holy door at the Basilica of St Paul's Outside the Walls was opened on Sunday as part of events to mark the start of the ...

"I therefore encourage the rulers of countries with a Christian tradition to set a good example by cancelling or reducing as ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...

Rome unveiled the new-look piazza in front of the papal Archbasilica of St John Lateran on Saturday as part of works for the ...

God wants to save each and every person, and Christians are called to give witness to that fact by praying even for people who have harmed them, Pope Francis said. Marking the f ...

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

Seated in his wheelchair in front of the church door, Pope Francis prayed: "In the joy of Christmas, let us welcome the call ...

Church tradition dating to 1300 now occurs every 25 years and involves the faithful coming to Rome on pilgrimages.

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

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...