VATICAN CITY — More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly taking place from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1. The event, which is part of the celebrations for the Jubilee 2025, will bring together three generations […]
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and the Catholic faithful these past 12 years. Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant call to seek peace, and his […]
The Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair called for forgiveness of women who have had abortions ahead of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, reminding the faithful that “no sin is beyond God’s unfathomable mercy.” Jan. 22 marks the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized abortion nationwide in […]
VATICAN CITY — In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to be “messengers of hope” in the jubilee year by saying “‘yes’ to life.” Umbrellas dotted St. Peter’s Square on the rainy Sunday afternoon as jubilee pilgrims braved the weather to hear Pope Francis give his Angelus message. The pope commended the crowd […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has begun both Jubilee 2025 and a Year of Healing. This will be a year marked with prayer, pilgrimage and celebration. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · December 30, 2024 – Diocese celebrates Mass to mark Jubilee 2025 and Year of Healing A jubilee year, also known as a “holy […]
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. “Christian hope is a gift from God that fills our lives with joy. And today, we need it a lot. The world really needs it a lot,” the Holy Father said in a video released Dec. 3. Pope Francis pointed out […]
