Since Pope Boniface VIII instituted the Holy Year in 1300, the Jubilee has been a significant event in the life of the Catholic Church. “It is a time in which God's holiness transforms us ...

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years.

Members of Arizona’s legal community, including attorneys, judges, public officials and others within the profession, joined ...

Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit Rome during the Catholic Church’s current “Holy Year” or “Jubilee” that runs through January 6, 2026. In modern times, Holy Years usually occur in 25-year ...

John N. Neumann was bishop of Philadelphia when he blessed St. Boniface Roman Catholic church at its dedication on Oct. 30, 1853 —172 years ago. On Nov. 13, 1976, Pope Paul VI decreed the ...

"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do." Pope Francis. Vatican announces new ...

Pope Francis' arm is in a sling Thursday after the Vatican confirmed he was injured in a fall, the second such incident in a matter of weeks. The Vatican said Francis fell inside his residence ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a ...

Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones, the Vatican says. In a statement, the Holy See press office said that due to a fall Thursday morning in ...

Footballer Victor Boniface has extended his generosity to VeryDarkMan, who recently shared their WhatsApp conversation In a viral video, VDM revealed Victor Boniface had promised him N5 million for ...

The pontiff fell at his residence on Thursday, Vatican officials said. LONDON -- Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. "This morning, due to a fall ...