Priests "anointed" by the Holy Spirit should be authentic agents of harmony rather than "instruments of division," Pope Francis said. Celebrating the chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica April 6, the ...

Pope Francis listens as an aide reads excerpts from "Spes Non Confundit," ("Hope Does Not Disappoint"), his document proclaiming the Holy Year 2025, during a ceremony in front of the Holy Door of St.

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a Chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations. Pope Francis thanked the priests for ...

The Vatican issued a decree on Monday outlining the many ways that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee Year. The decree signed on May 13 by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, ...

Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said. Those who preach must convey "one idea, one ...

Their bright-pink habits symbolize ‘the love and the joy of the Holy Spirit.’ Bursts of pink also are present throughout the convent and chapel in the stained glass, the altar flowers, and even in the ...

2. When was the word first used? The first surviving use of the term (there may have been earlier uses that are now lost) was about 170 A.D. by Theophilus of Antioch, who wrote: “In like manner also ...