Pope Francis presides over a mass at Place d'Austerlitz in Ajaccio. Vatican Media/IPA via ZUMA Press/dpa Pope Francis has cancelled his participation in an Advent sermon that had been planned for ...

The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

“The president thanked the pope for his continued advocacy to alleviate global suffering, including his work to advance human rights and protect religious freedoms,” the statement read. “President ...