Pope Francis’ 2024: Turning 88, presiding over synod, opening Holy Year
The pope, who turned 88 Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair and presides over rather than concelebrates most public liturgies. Still, this year he had the longest trip of his papacy and opened the Holy Year 2025 on Dec. 24.
Pope Francis Calls All Catholics to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ During Jubilee Year
The tradition of designating a Holy Year every 25 years returns to the Church in 2025. Prayerful observances in the Philadelphia region aim to restore “a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire."
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Invites the Faithful to Open Their Hearts to the Love of Christ
Msgr. John Savinski to Receive Honors from Pope Francis
Known as a model of humility and hard work over his 53 years of priestly ministry, he will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on Sept. 22 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton.
Philadelphia Priest Elevated to Monsignor by Pope Francis
Monsignor Oliver was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1988. Since 2018 he has served at the Vatican in the Dicastery for Clergy.
USCCB: Surrogacy is an Injustice to All Involved, Bishop Barron Says in Support of Pope Francis
Pope Francis Appoints Three New Auxiliary Bishops for Philadelphia
Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla have been named as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people.
Archbishop Answers Pope Francis’ Call for Day of Prayer, Fasting for Peace in the World
Archbishop Pérez and Archbishop Gudziak will celebrate a Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice Oct. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Archbishop Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Special Intentions, Continued Prayers Ahead of Synod In Rome
Archbishop Pérez is echoing our Holy Father’s call by encouraging all clergy, religious, and lay faithful in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to support the synod through prayer throughout the month of October.
Pope Francis’ July 2023 Prayer Intention | Watch Video
In his prayer intention for July 2023, let us join the Pope in prayer so that “Catholics place at the center of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration.”