Pope Francis' U.S. Visit 2015

The World Meeting of Families

Pope Francis. Cardinals Tagle, O'Malley, and Sarah. Bishop Robert Barron. Dr. Helen Alvare. Pastor Rick Warren. Here are their talks at the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

The Pope Returns to Rome

The Holy Father talks about the upcoming Synod on the Family, releases World Youth Day message, and visits Our Lady.

Now, Focus on the Family

Pope Francis comes to Philadelphia, celebrates Mass for local clergy and religious, and more!

New York, New York!

The UN General Assembly, the 9/11 Memorial, Harlem, Central Park, and a Mass at Madison Square Garden.

Pope Francis' Address to Congress

Here's the full, official text of the Holy Father's historic address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.

First Papal Address to Congress

The Pope addresses Congress, visits those most in need, and moves to New York!

A Papal Parade

The Holy Father visits the White House, greets the people, and more!

Pope Francis Has Landed

For the first time in his life, Pope Francis is in the United States! Our coverage begins.

'Merciful Like the Father'

Let us all prepare to celebrate this extraordinary Year of Mercy in our hearts, our homes, our families, our communities, and our parishes.

Details. Details. Details.

An official motto. An official website. A full layout of plans. When it comes to the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy - game on!

Summary of the Papal Bull

Here's a summary of the papal bull Misericordiae Vultus, which declared the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Papal Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

Pope Francis mentions "the great apostle of mercy, Saint Faustina Kowalska," asking for her intercession for the grace to trust and love.

Pope Francis Declares Holy Year for Mercy

The Jubilee, also called a Holy Year, will open this year on Dec. 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.