In a letter, the pope prayed to St. Francis, asking the saint's intercession "to give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises up boundaries." ...

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During ...

In his message for World Mission Day, the Pope says missionary renewal depends on spiritual communion and reconciliation ...

The Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary comments on the decree published on Friday announcing plenary indulgences during the ...

Pope Leo XVI’s letter to ministers general of the conference of the Franciscan family on the occasion of the opening of the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s proclamation of 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St.

The Diocese of Assisi in Italy will award 50,000 euros ($58,000) to the winner of the 2026 edition of the “Francis of Assisi ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV has expressed interest in visiting Algeria, a trip that would mark the first papal visit to the North African nation and highlight its small but symbolically ...

Closed and archived in history, the Jubilee of Hope, the Vatican has once again proposed the pious practice of plenary ...

Editor's Note: Pope Leo XIV offered his 'State of the World' speech on Jan. 9, 2026. Please read the full transcript below. Your Eminence, Your Excellencies Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic ...

A video showing a crying elderly man approaching the altar during Mass -- prompting the priest to interrupt the consecration and give him a hug -- went viral in Brazil and moved millions of people.

A piano concert marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi was held Monday at Santuario de San ...