The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous operation. The first significant event of the 2025 Jubilee Year will be the World Communications Day gathering, scheduled for January 24-26, expected to draw thousands of media professionals to Rome.

ROME (Reuters) - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.

Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, made the remarks during a meeting at Rome's Pontifical Lateran University

The Catholics surrounding Trump’s second term are best represented by his vice president, JD Vance, who converted to Catholicism and embraced family-oriented and conservative policies, echoing a general trend of young U.S. Catholic men shifting rightward.

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.

Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is service, not honor.

Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit Rome during the Catholic Church’s current “Holy Year” or “Jubilee” that runs through January 6, 2026. In modern times, Holy Years usually occur in 25-year intervals,

Pope Francis has officially opened the Jubilee of Hope, which will see millions of pilgrims and tourist visiting the capital of Italy this year.

ROME - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticized Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful

The rabbi accused Pope Francis of fueling anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments by focusing on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and not acknowledging the multiple threats to Israel's existence.