Holy See and Italian authorities are collaborating to welcome an estimated 30 million people expected to come to Rome ...

More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the first two weeks after ...

Over 545,000 pilgrims have crossed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, marking a strong start to Pope Francis's Holy Year ...

Ever thought of running a marathon in an open-air museum? Here’s everything you need to know about the Rome Marathon ...

A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain ...

Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a ...

Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

Over half a million people have already passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica since Pope Francis opened it on ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm ...

Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and ...

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition.