On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of the new year, Jan. 1, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences as a sign of God’s mercy and the desire for ...

The Church offers powerful spiritual practices — from the Stations of the Cross to Scripture reading — that can obtain the full remission of temporal punishment due to sin. Artwork depicting St. Simon ...

Pope Francis listens as an aide reads excerpts from "Spes Non Confundit," ("Hope Does Not Disappoint"), his document proclaiming the Holy Year 2025, during a ceremony in front of the Holy Door of St.

Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, ...