The pontiff's surprise entrance came during a special Jubilee Mass for those who are sick and those who care for the sick.

The big picture: It marked the 88-year-old pontiff's first public appearance since leaving on March 23 Rome's Gemelli ...

Francis, 88, was released from the hospital two weeks ago, and Sunday’s showing was his first public appearance at the ...

Pope Francis has made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and medical ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

Italy is renowned for ... famous churches in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Designed by Michelangelo, its magnificent dome dominates the skyline of Rome.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he's come away from talks with top US officials more confident about New Zealand's relationship with America. Peters sat down with his US counterpart ...

The initiative was presented by Vatican and Microsoft officials at the headquarters of the Foreign Press Association in Rome on Tuesday. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St Peter's, said: “Those ...

ROME (CNS) – Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists to learn ...

they are “joint patron saints” of the city of Rome under Roman Catholic tradition. Thus, the two saints are remembered on a single holiday. Year Date Day Holiday 2025 29 Jun Sun Feast of St Peter and ...

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