Pope Francis Holds Special Jubilee Mass for Prisoners

Pope Francis held a special Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday, bringing a message of mercy and hope to inmates from around the world. Wearing green robes and a white skull cap, Francis stood before a congregation made up of some 1,000 prisoners from 12 countries and their families, as well as prison chaplains and volunteers who work in prisons. The event was part of the Vatican's Holy Year of Mercy, which comes to an end later this month. “Today we...

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