Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.

The rabbi accused Pope Francis of fueling anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments by focusing on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and not acknowledging the multiple threats to Israel's existence.

Pope Francis has officially opened the Jubilee of Hope, which will see millions of pilgrims and tourist visiting the capital of Italy this year.

Pope Francis, 88, has throughout his papacy encouraged a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, including for LGBTQ Catholics, even though official doctrine still states that same-sex acts are “intrins

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.

The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to the Eternal City and beyond. Here’s how to plan around that.

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition.

In any case, indulgences and jubilee years have remained enormously popular and profitable for the Catholic Church and for the city of Rome. RASCOE: So how is Rome preparing for all these pilgrims ...