The beatification cause of Sister Clare Crockett, an inspirational young Irish religious sister who died in 2016, formally opened Sunday.

The Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval ship named after the 15th-century explorer that inspired the name “America,” has been designated a 2025 Jubilee church.

While few Holy Land Christians will be able to travel to Rome for the special yearlong celebration, they will celebrate the jubilee where the Church began.

Papal diplomacy spans decades, from peace efforts to AI ethics. Pope Francis links war to justice and the environment, tackling challenges like China and Ukraine.

On the morning of December 31st, Cardinal Kurt Koch celebrated a pontifical Mass at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s tomb, marking the second anniversary of the pope’s passing.