Holy Year
Cuba grants pardons to 787 convicts after pope’s clemency call
By guest — November 15, 2016
Among those freed: women, youth and the ill.
Padre Pio’s body leaves the Vatican after drawing thousands of pilgrims
By Rosie Scammell — February 11, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The body of one of Italy’s favorite saints spent nearly a week on display inside St. Peter’s Basilica as part of the Jubilee of Mercy.
Is Pope Francis too indulgent with indulgences?
By David Gibson — January 15, 2016
(RNS) The reform-minded pontiff is using an old-fashioned practice with a shady past to promote his focus on mercy. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Pope Francis to inaugurate Holy Year of Mercy amid security concerns
By Rosie Scammell — December 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis will open the Catholic Church's jubilee on mercy on Tuesday, a nearly yearlong event that is expected to bring millions of pilgrims to Rome despite security concerns and logistical challenges.
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