The divinely-blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; ...

They may be celebrated during Sunday Mass, or may be during the week. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated on 29 June, supposedly the day that both saints died, although years apart.

Social media users are claiming that Pope Francis has announced that the Catholic Church will celebrate a "Feast of Peace ... Jubilee of Hope with mass in Saint Peter's Basilica on Christmas ...