Local Masses
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg (Pinellas County)
The Cathedral of St. Jude and the Chapel of Our Lady are open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated today April 21, 2025 at 11:00am.
St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater (Pinellas County)
The Memorial Mass for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is this Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Please note, Benediction will start at 6pm not 6:30pm.
St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa (Hillsborough County)
St. Paul Catholic Church is open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated tonight, April 21, 2025, at 7:00pm.
Christ the King, Tampa (Hillsborough County)
Daily Mass today, April 21, 2025 in the church as we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
Nativity, Brandon (Hillsborough County)
A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm.
Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O’ Lakes (Pasco County)
A Memorial Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30pm.
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Hernando County)
We will celebrate a Special Mass in Memoriam of Our Pope Wednesday, April 30th at 7 pm.
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The Jubilee Year for the particular Churches concluded worldwide on Sunday, 28 December 2025. In Guinea, however, the Church anticipated this conclusion by one day due to the national electoral calendar. Between spiritual fervour, homage to the pioneers of faith in the country, and a call to civic responsibility, Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly alluded to a church continuing its mission for the next 25 years and beyond.
The Jubilee Year for the particular Churches concluded worldwide on Sunday, 28 December 2025. In Guinea, however, the Church anticipated this conclusion by one day due to the national electoral calendar. Between spiritual fervour, homage to the pioneers of faith in the country, and a call to civic responsibility, Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly alluded to a church continuing its mission for the next 25 years and beyond.
As the ongoing mental health crisis presents a significant pastoral challenge for the Church, US Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix calls for true support for people, rather than oversimplifications or quick solutions.
As the ongoing mental health crisis presents a significant pastoral challenge for the Church, US Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix calls for true support for people, rather than oversimplifications or quick solutions.
The island’s eastern coast was badly hit in late November, causing hundreds of casualties and displacing thousands of people.
The island’s eastern coast was badly hit in late November, causing hundreds of casualties and displacing thousands of people.
The Archbishop of Lubumbashi and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), Fulgence Muteba, reflects on how Pope Leo’s strong appeal for a “disarmed and disarming” peace has been received in the country, the experience of the Jubilee of Hope in his diocese, and his wishes for the coming year.
The Archbishop of Lubumbashi and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), Fulgence Muteba, reflects on how Pope Leo’s strong appeal for a “disarmed and disarming” peace has been received in the country, the experience of the Jubilee of Hope in his diocese, and his wishes for the coming year.
Large screens around the Vatican display photos and messages of Pope Leo XIV as part of a Christmas initiative promoted by the Dicastery for Communication in collaboration with Selfiestreet, running through December 31.
Large screens around the Vatican display photos and messages of Pope Leo XIV as part of a Christmas initiative promoted by the Dicastery for Communication in collaboration with Selfiestreet, running through December 31.
The leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces has rejected the possibility of reaching a political solution to end the brutal civil his army is waging against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces has rejected the possibility of reaching a political solution to end the brutal civil his army is waging against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Congregation of Missions and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul carries out a mission in Russia to offer a silent witness, sharing a small seed of hope and a place where people may find shelter.
The Congregation of Missions and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul carries out a mission in Russia to offer a silent witness, sharing a small seed of hope and a place where people may find shelter.
Pope Leo XIV meets with mayors from across Italy, calling on them to promote “authentically human relationships” in order to combat gambling and other forms of loneliness.
Pope Leo XIV meets with mayors from across Italy, calling on them to promote “authentically human relationships” in order to combat gambling and other forms of loneliness.
Pope Leo XIV encourages pilgrims from a parish in Spain to follow the witness of their namesake, St. Thomas of Villanova, in his love for the poor, profound interior life, tireless work, and apostolic zeal.
Pope Leo XIV encourages pilgrims from a parish in Spain to follow the witness of their namesake, St. Thomas of Villanova, in his love for the poor, profound interior life, tireless work, and apostolic zeal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Florida residence, as part of renewed efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Florida residence, as part of renewed efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Citizens in the Central African Republic are choosing representatives at the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal levels in an election marked by controversy.
Citizens in the Central African Republic are choosing representatives at the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal levels in an election marked by controversy.
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul run the Orphanage of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, where children up to the age of 6 who have been orphaned or abandoned are welcomed. “Here we celebrate the living Jesus every day. We welcome Christ into our arms, because these children have been rejected by society,” says one of the sisters
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul run the Orphanage of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, where children up to the age of 6 who have been orphaned or abandoned are welcomed. “Here we celebrate the living Jesus every day. We welcome Christ into our arms, because these children have been rejected by society,” says one of the sisters
In his homily during Mass in the papal basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls, Cardinal James Harvey reaffirms the central theme of the Jubilee: a trusting confidence capable of passing through history without succumbing to “naïve optimism.”
In his homily during Mass in the papal basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls, Cardinal James Harvey reaffirms the central theme of the Jubilee: a trusting confidence capable of passing through history without succumbing to “naïve optimism.”
During the Angelus on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pope Leo reflects on how families can be a light in a society often marked by loneliness, despair, divisions, and conflicts.
During the Angelus on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pope Leo reflects on how families can be a light in a society often marked by loneliness, despair, divisions, and conflicts.
The Holy Year concludes on Sunday, 28 December – the Feast of the Holy Family – in accordance with "Spes non confundit," the Bull of the Indiction of the 2025 Jubilee.
The Holy Year concludes on Sunday, 28 December – the Feast of the Holy Family – in accordance with "Spes non confundit," the Bull of the Indiction of the 2025 Jubilee.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, USA, grants a dispensation to members of the faithful "who reasonably fear being detained" due to increased immigration enforcement activities in the area.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, USA, grants a dispensation to members of the faithful "who reasonably fear being detained" due to increased immigration enforcement activities in the area.
As the Church marks the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on how divine guidance shepherds families through challenges.
As the Church marks the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on how divine guidance shepherds families through challenges.
Pope Leo XIV donates three truckloads of humanitarian aid to regions of Ukraine most affected by bombing – a “small gesture,” according to Papal Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, intended to support families that, like the Holy Family, “are travelling along the ‘via dolorosa’ of exile in search of refuge.”
Pope Leo XIV donates three truckloads of humanitarian aid to regions of Ukraine most affected by bombing – a “small gesture,” according to Papal Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, intended to support families that, like the Holy Family, “are travelling along the ‘via dolorosa’ of exile in search of refuge.”
Authorities say a third of Kyiv is without heating after a deadly Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. The attack, which reportedly killed at least one person and wounded two dozen others, prompted nearby Poland to scramble fighter jets and close civilian airports.
Authorities say a third of Kyiv is without heating after a deadly Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. The attack, which reportedly killed at least one person and wounded two dozen others, prompted nearby Poland to scramble fighter jets and close civilian airports.
Sister Adele Howard, RSM, a lecturer in Theology and Australian Studies at the Australian Catholic University, looks at Pope Leo's Message for the 59th World Day of Peace in the current Australian context.
Sister Adele Howard, RSM, a lecturer in Theology and Australian Studies at the Australian Catholic University, looks at Pope Leo's Message for the 59th World Day of Peace in the current Australian context.
The Unites States carries our airstrikes on Islamic State‑linked militants in northwest Nigeria, striking several of the group's sites.
The Unites States carries our airstrikes on Islamic State‑linked militants in northwest Nigeria, striking several of the group's sites.
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to the 48th European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community in France encouraging the participants to build peace among people and share humble and joyful hope with all those they encounter.
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to the 48th European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community in France encouraging the participants to build peace among people and share humble and joyful hope with all those they encounter.
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome and Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, presides over the closing of the Holy Door and the subsequent Mass and invites the faithful to manifest the presence of God in the places where there is no fraternity, justice, truth and peace.
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome and Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, presides over the closing of the Holy Door and the subsequent Mass and invites the faithful to manifest the presence of God in the places where there is no fraternity, justice, truth and peace.
The two South-Asian countries agreed on Saturday to stop weeks of intense conflict over disputed borders, which has caused the death of just over 100 people and the displacement of more than half a million people.
The two South-Asian countries agreed on Saturday to stop weeks of intense conflict over disputed borders, which has caused the death of just over 100 people and the displacement of more than half a million people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to travel to the United States in the coming days for a key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington pushes for possible peace talks to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to travel to the United States in the coming days for a key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington pushes for possible peace talks to end the war.
On the feast of the Church’s first martyr, Saint Stephen, Pope Leo XIV reflects on martyrdom as a “birth into heaven” and on Christmas joy as the choice to live fraternity, forgiveness and peace in a world marked by fear and conflict.
On the feast of the Church’s first martyr, Saint Stephen, Pope Leo XIV reflects on martyrdom as a “birth into heaven” and on Christmas joy as the choice to live fraternity, forgiveness and peace in a world marked by fear and conflict.
In their annual Christmas message, Uganda’s Catholic Bishops have urged the Electoral Commission to take firm control of the electoral process and called on security forces to refrain from violence, as the country approaches the general elections scheduled for 15 January 2026.
In their annual Christmas message, Uganda’s Catholic Bishops have urged the Electoral Commission to take firm control of the electoral process and called on security forces to refrain from violence, as the country approaches the general elections scheduled for 15 January 2026.
The closing of the Holy Door at Saint Mary Major took place on Christmas Day, with the Cardinal Archpriest of the papal basilica inviting the faithful to remain open to hearing the Word, welcoming the other, and forgiveness.
The closing of the Holy Door at Saint Mary Major took place on Christmas Day, with the Cardinal Archpriest of the papal basilica inviting the faithful to remain open to hearing the Word, welcoming the other, and forgiveness.
Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.
Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has announced the completion of the verification exercise for children and staff forcibly abducted from St. Mary's Catholic Schools - Papiri, Nigeria, on 21 November 2025. All victims have now been reunited with their families.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has announced the completion of the verification exercise for children and staff forcibly abducted from St. Mary's Catholic Schools - Papiri, Nigeria, on 21 November 2025. All victims have now been reunited with their families.
In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Pope Leo XIV renews his plea for peace, reminding the world that it is both God’s gift and humanity’s shared responsibility.
In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Pope Leo XIV renews his plea for peace, reminding the world that it is both God’s gift and humanity’s shared responsibility.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas morning Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, recalling in his homily that in the Word of God made flesh, “humanity now speaks, crying out with God’s own desire to encounter us.”
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas morning Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, recalling in his homily that in the Word of God made flesh, “humanity now speaks, crying out with God’s own desire to encounter us.”
During the Christmas Mass during the Night on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV encourages us to announce "the joy of Christmas" and to celebrate it as "a feast of faith, charity and hope."
During the Christmas Mass during the Night on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV encourages us to announce "the joy of Christmas" and to celebrate it as "a feast of faith, charity and hope."
A 15-metre Christmas tree lights up Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem this year after a two-year pause from all festivities in solidarity with the city’s fellow Palestinians in Gaza.
A 15-metre Christmas tree lights up Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem this year after a two-year pause from all festivities in solidarity with the city’s fellow Palestinians in Gaza.
For the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we look back at the Christmas reflections of previous popes, which renew hope even in the midst of suffering.
For the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we look back at the Christmas reflections of previous popes, which renew hope even in the midst of suffering.
Seven months after the beginning of his Pontificate, Pope Leo XIV prepares to preside over the Christmas celebrations for the first time, starting with the Midnight Mass in the evening of December 24 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Seven months after the beginning of his Pontificate, Pope Leo XIV prepares to preside over the Christmas celebrations for the first time, starting with the Midnight Mass in the evening of December 24 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
On Tuesday, December 23, Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, visited the Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital and highlighted how Jesus is present every time attention and care is given to sick children and their families.
On Tuesday, December 23, Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, visited the Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital and highlighted how Jesus is present every time attention and care is given to sick children and their families.
Pope Leo addresses journalists outside Castel Gandolfo and answers questions on Ukraine and on assisted suicide laws in the United States.
Pope Leo addresses journalists outside Castel Gandolfo and answers questions on Ukraine and on assisted suicide laws in the United States.
Officials say massive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, while cutting power to several regions just two days before Christmas, as the country faces bitter winter cold.
Officials say massive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, while cutting power to several regions just two days before Christmas, as the country faces bitter winter cold.
The Nuncio to Israel and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, comments on the recent arson attack on the Christmas tree of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Jenin, West Bank.
The Nuncio to Israel and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, comments on the recent arson attack on the Christmas tree of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Jenin, West Bank.
In an interview with Vatican Media, the prefect for the Dicastery for Clergy, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, explains that Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter on priestly ministry points out the way to “preserving, proclaiming, and fostering the beauty of a priesthood faithful to Christ, His Word, and the Church.”
In an interview with Vatican Media, the prefect for the Dicastery for Clergy, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, explains that Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter on priestly ministry points out the way to “preserving, proclaiming, and fostering the beauty of a priesthood faithful to Christ, His Word, and the Church.”
The Cardinal Secretary of State has returned from a visit to Mozambique where he met with displaced people fleeing armed Islamist militias.
The Cardinal Secretary of State has returned from a visit to Mozambique where he met with displaced people fleeing armed Islamist militias.
Civilians have been threatened by both the military government, which called the elections, and armed groups opposing the current regime, according to the UN’s Human Rights Office.
Civilians have been threatened by both the military government, which called the elections, and armed groups opposing the current regime, according to the UN’s Human Rights Office.
Diocese of Kontagora’s Catholic Bishop, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, on Monday confirmed to Vatican News the release of 130 students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri on 21 November. The children and staff were part of an original 315 victims forcibly taken by gunmen from the school in the night.
Diocese of Kontagora’s Catholic Bishop, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, on Monday confirmed to Vatican News the release of 130 students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri on 21 November. The children and staff were part of an original 315 victims forcibly taken by gunmen from the school in the night.
Following his second visit in six months to the Gaza Strip—the first since the ceasefire—the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks of a strong desire to return to normal life.
Following his second visit in six months to the Gaza Strip—the first since the ceasefire—the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks of a strong desire to return to normal life.
Israel’s security cabinet has approved the recognition of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, deepening the government’s push to expand its presence in the territory.
Israel’s security cabinet has approved the recognition of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, deepening the government’s push to expand its presence in the territory.
The only entirely Christian village of the West Bank is getting ready to celebrate the Lord's coming in an atmosphere halfway between the joy of the festivity and the fear of new attacks by Israeli colonists.
The only entirely Christian village of the West Bank is getting ready to celebrate the Lord's coming in an atmosphere halfway between the joy of the festivity and the fear of new attacks by Israeli colonists.
Marking the sixtieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s decrees on priestly training and on priestly life and ministry, Pope Leo XIV’s new Apostolic Letter aims at a deeper understanding of the ministry and role of priests.
Marking the sixtieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s decrees on priestly training and on priestly life and ministry, Pope Leo XIV’s new Apostolic Letter aims at a deeper understanding of the ministry and role of priests.
At the heart of the visit were the Simbang Gabi celebrations of the Filipino community, the largest in the area. The visiting included a meeting with Bishop Paolo Martinelli and the pastoral council of Saint Mary’s Church in Dubai, considered the largest Catholic parish in the world.
At the heart of the visit were the Simbang Gabi celebrations of the Filipino community, the largest in the area. The visiting included a meeting with Bishop Paolo Martinelli and the pastoral council of Saint Mary’s Church in Dubai, considered the largest Catholic parish in the world.
Pope Leo XIV meets his closest collaborators for the exchange of traditional Christmas greetings. The Pope recalls his 'beloved predecessor' Francis and his encouragement to be a Church that is 'welcoming to all,' urging them consider the 'major ecclesial, pastoral, and social challenges' and to become a sign of peace for a world marked by conflict.
Pope Leo XIV meets his closest collaborators for the exchange of traditional Christmas greetings. The Pope recalls his 'beloved predecessor' Francis and his encouragement to be a Church that is 'welcoming to all,' urging them consider the 'major ecclesial, pastoral, and social challenges' and to become a sign of peace for a world marked by conflict.