The ugly bruise, with a plaster, on the Pope's chin did not go unnoticed. The explanation from the Press Office of St.

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Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a ...

Antonio Masiello/Getty Pope Francis was seen with a bruise on his chin during a ceremony, sparking concerns about his health — but the Vatican says it was the result of a minor fall. On Saturday ...

Pope Francis installed on Saturday21 new cardinals from five continents, many of whom could one day help elect his successor. The pope led a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica, with what appeared to ...

In his bull of indiction officially proclaiming the Holy Year, Pope Francis wrote, "Now the time has come for a new Jubilee, ...

Pope Francis has received the first-ever all-electric popemobile from automaker Mercedes-Benz. The open-top vehicle, which for the last 45 years has been manufactured by the German luxury ...

Pope Francis on Monday spoke of his desire for theology courses to be “accessible to all,” particularly for men and women wanting to deepen their faith and pursue further educational ...

Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, marking the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and concluding a historic week in which 21 new ...

On Dec. 7, 2024, Pope Francis publicly showed off the Vatican's 2024 Christmas decorations: a Nativity scene and Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square and a second Nativity scene inside the Vatican.

Pope Francis has sparked fresh health concerns after appearing at a Vatican event with a black bruise on his chin and a swollen neck. On Saturday, the leader of the Catholic Church was in ...

Pope Francis Appears With Bruised Chin at Ceremony for New Cardinals By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis led a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday to install 21 new ...