12 articles tagged "vatican"
The 70-year-old pontiff revived a tradition not seen since 1994, bearing the wooden cross for all 14 stations before 30,000 faithful.
The new pontiff personally bore the wooden cross through all 14 stations at the Colosseum, the first pope to do so in decades.
Vatican says pontiff called Israeli President Herzog Friday, emphasizing civilian protection and international law compliance.
The pontiff delivered a powerful anti-war message during Palm Sunday Mass, specifically addressing ongoing Middle East conflicts.
During Palm Sunday Mass, the pontiff condemned using religious justification for warfare amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
The first US-born pope delivered forceful remarks rejecting religious justification for warfare as the Iran conflict enters its second month.