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The Pope sings of love and the purity of the soul in the Assumption of Mary

León XIV has returned to Castelgandolfo to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The glorification of Mary in soul and body teaches us that our true beauty lies in showing, even in our flesh, the signs of love that has no end, he stated in a beautiful homily.

Francisco Otamendi

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Francis, on Epiphany: "God does not reveal himself to exclusive circles or to a privileged few".

On the feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis invited us to reflect on the star of Bethlehem as a symbol of hope and spiritual guidance.

Javier García Herrería

6 Jan 2025

Joseph Ratzinger's letter to the Three Wise Men

Joseph Ratzinger, future Pope Benedict XVI, wrote an endearing Epiphany letter when he was 7 years old. The missive was found in 2012.

Javier García Herrería

5 Jan 2025

Jubilees throughout history

Since they were instituted by Pope Boniface VIII, the Jubilees in the Catholic Church have been years of grace, forgiveness and spiritual renewal. Each Jubilee turns, in one way or another, its gaze to God's mercy and fosters personal and communal reconciliation.

José Carlos Martín de la Hoz

4 Jan 2025

Pope's video: for the right to education

In January, Pope Francis stressed the urgency of ensuring education for millions of children excluded by war, poverty and migration, denouncing a global "educational catastrophe".

Omnes Editorial Staff

3 Jan 2025

What a pilgrim should know (before arriving in Rome, and after arrival)

Although the Jubilee 2025 will take place in the various local Churches, the city of Rome will be the nerve center of this year of grace in which pilgrims, individuals or groups, will have at their disposal a series of aids to make the most of the Roman days.

Omnes

2 Jan 2025

Four milestones of Francis' pontificate in 2024

Pope Francis concludes 2024 with key milestones: the encyclical Dilexit NosHe also participated in trips to Asia and Europe, the closing of the Synod of Synodality, and the beginning of the Jubilee of Hope, in spite of his delicate health.

Maria Candela Temes

1 Jan 2025

Martínez Camino: "The seal of Benedict XVI's pontificate could be 'If you want freedom and love, welcome and adore the Truth'".

Bishop Juan Antonio Martínez Camino recalls the spiritual and human legacy of Benedict XVI, highlighting his profound theological teaching, his personal closeness and his impact on the Church in Spain.

Maria José Atienza

31 Dec 2024

Pope opens Holy Door in a Roman jail

Omnes Editorial Staff

30 Dec 2024

35 Jubilees and 58 Jubilee Ways in the Eternal City

The moment of welcome, physical or virtual, in the official area for the Holy Year 2025, in Via della Conciliazione, 7, will be the first embrace of the pilgrim who approaches Rome to gain the Plenary Indulgence in 2025. There will be 35 Jubilees for groups, 58 optional Jubilee Ways to visit, catechesis and cultural events.

Francisco Otamendi

30 Dec 2024

Jubilee 2025 begins: A Church with open doors and a hopeful outlook

Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Hope with the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica, in a ceremony that was a summary and culmination of his pontificate.

Maria Candela Temes

26 Dec 2024

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The Pope sings of love and the purity of the soul in the Assumption of Mary

Francis, on Epiphany: "God does not reveal himself to exclusive circles or to a privileged few".