Pope Leo closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday (January 6), sealing shut a special "Holy Door" in St. Peter's Basilica. The year was opened by the late Pope Francis in December 2024. Holy years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can enter special "Holy Doors" at four Rome basilicas, and can see the pope at special audiences throughout the year. At 9:41 am (0841 GMT) on Tuesday, Leo, dressed in gold

Three years ago, tens of thousands gathered in a cold, foggy St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis presided over the simple and solemn funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. Royalty, world leaders, clergy, and families joined in prayer as Benedict’s coffin was carried into the square, where Archbishop Georg Gänswein knelt and kissed it and the rosary was prayed in Latin. In his homily, Francis reflected on Jesus’ words, “Father, into your hands I commen

BREAKING: Pope Leo has made history with a surprise video message to tens of thousands of young Catholics gathered at the SEEK 2026 conference on the very first day of the year 2026. Speaking directly to participants in Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth, he invited them to spend real time with Jesus—whether for the first encounter or a deeper friendship—and to stay open to “what the Lord has in store.” Emphasizing that only Christ brings true peace and joy, the Pope urged young people to ask God

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