Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect ... His special emphasis on prayer is evident from his first address at St. Peter's Basilica to his ...

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude for the prayers offered on his behalf in a voice message, which was broadcast in St. Peter's Square ... In the U.S., It’s the Opposite.

March 2020: Statio orbis prayer to end COVID-19 pandemic Pope Francis blessing the world with the Eucharist before an empty St. Peter’s Square at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic is ...

A man holds a little dog during a rosary prayer for Pope Francis' health in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino Given the continued ...

Pope Francis gives a blessing with the monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament from the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 27, 2020. | Vatican Media During the special moment of prayer on ...

Pope Francis on Thursday made his first public comments since being hospitalized on Feb. 14, thanking the public for their prayers ... the start of the rosary in St. Peter's Square.

was recorded Thursday and broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter's Square who had gathered for the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer.In the video player above: Hear Pope Francis' message and ...