Tag: Pope Francis

'The Child born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem was born for everyone: he is the son that God has given to the entire human family’

Pandemic and its social and economic effects dominated pope’s Urbi et Orbi message

Mass celebrated with fewer than 100 participants and only small number of cardinals and bishops

He also urged faithful not to make Christmas a sentimental, consumerist event

New COVID rules restricts number of people allowed at major papal events inside St Peter's Basilica, such as Christmas Eve Mass, New Year's Eve vespers

But yet to be any official Vatican confirmation of the two cardinals' test results

Citing pandemic, the pope describes it as ‘a time of trial and testing, but also a significant opportunity for conversion and renewed authenticity’

Sci-fi Nativity scene has received scathing reviews in the media and from visitors, many of whom have expressed emotions ranging from puzzlement to contempt

Pope Francis offers tips on how to live out Christmas with a sense of strength and faith

Under Pope Francis, the Church has hardened is stance against nuclear weapons and called for their total abolition