VATICAN CITY – The following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' Christmas Eve Mass homily, which he delivered in Italian. "Tonight 'a great light' shines forth (Is 9:1); ...

Vatican Press Office reports that the full text of Pope Francis’ public events is made available, but the daily homilies are only summarized because of ‘the character of the situation and the ...

On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend Mass lack a fundamental "right" if they do not receive a well-prepared and ...

As Advent got underway, Pope Francis included in his morning Mass homilies specific graces Catholics should pray for as they prepare for Christmas. In the chapel of his residence Tuesday, Pope Francis ...