In his first homily of 2025, Pope Francis defended the dignity of human life “from conception to natural death” and called on Catholics around the world to entrust 2025 to Mary, the Mother of God.
The Holy Father celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God at St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. Central European Time. Citing his statement issued for the World Day of Peace, the pope called “‘for a firm commitment to respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death...