Pope Francis Latest News
These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.
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Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as medical care continues
Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own... Read more
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition... Read more
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more
Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Read more
Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi et orbi... Read more
Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more
Young adults’ Eucharistic devotion the inspiration behind ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ event
Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been inspired... Read more
Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to those at the ‘crossroads’ of life
“To go and proclaim the Gospel, we first need to set down the burden of our history at the feet... Read more
King Charles postpones Vatican visit to give Pope Francis more recovery time
The royal couple was set to visit the Vatican in early April to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee but announced the... Read more
General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican
Pope Francis is not expected to meet with large groups of faithful until at least the end of May. Read more
Pope Francis’ doctor: ‘We really thought we wouldn’t make it’
The head of the medical team that treated Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital revealed that at one point they had... Read more
Pope Francis: When you protect children from abuse ‘you serve and honor Christ’
“Abuse prevention,” the Holy Father said, “is not a blanket to be spread over emergencies but one of the foundations... Read more
Children’s prayers for Pope Francis: ‘We can make him feel better’
In an interview with CNA, three young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli... Read more
Archbishop Paglia: Pope Francis is showing us the frailty of old age
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia spoke of the pope’s age and health during the Pontifical Academy for Life’s first Vatican Longevity Summit... Read more
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks, returns to Vatican
The moment marked his first public engagement in weeks. Read more
LIVE UPDATES: A ‘thumbs up’ to the faithful as Pope Francis released from hospital
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization. Read more
Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, Vatican says
Hospital officials said the pope will continue convalescing at his apartment in Casa Santa Marta for at least two months. Read more
