48K views · 5.4K reactions | Pope Francis invites Christians to feel a sense of ‘wonder’ at the mystery of God made man in Jesus Christ, and invites the Roman Curia to share God’s closeness, compassion, and tenderness with others. Read more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-12/pope-christmas-greetings-roman-curia-listen-discern-journey.html | Vatican News | Facebook

5.4K views · 1K reactions | War and violence, a “catastrophe” of our time, should not be fueled by the Gospel, the Pope said in his Christmas message to the Roman Curia. Rather, the Gospel is “always” a gospel of peace. | Vatican News | Facebook

Pope Leo closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday (January 6), sealing shut a special "Holy Door" in St. Peter's Basilica. The year was opened by the late Pope Francis in December 2024. Holy years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can enter special "Holy Doors" at four Rome basilicas, and can see the pope at special audiences throughout the year. At 9:41 am (0841 GMT) on Tuesday, Leo, dressed in gold