Pope Francis on Dec. 24 officially launched the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee Year, encouraging Christians to use the milestone occasion to dream of a "new world where peace and justice reign." ...

The Vatican no longer considers the nuns part of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson says their leader broke her chastity vow.

Pope Francis approved the decree of the miracle Father Gutiérrez received through the intercession of Frassati.

Pope Francis will conduct centuries-old rituals that open symbolic doors to forgiveness. They're not portals to other dimensions, planes or worlds.