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 Francis expresses sorrow as Sydney knife attack shocks Australia
“Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the violent attack in Sydney, and he sends the assurance of his... Read more
Pope Francis’ approval rating remains high in the U.S. but has slipped since 2021
In addition, the Pew report suggests that a majority of Catholics in the U.S. want the Church to change its... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis reinstates papal title ‘Patriarch of the West’ in Pontifical Yearbook
This honorific designation has reappeared among the list of “historical titles” used to designate the theological and temporal reality of... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis decries how ‘the unborn with disabilities are aborted’ in throwaway culture
The pope warned “the throwaway culture” turns into “a culture of death” when people “presume to be able to establish... Read more
Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, spoke with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh about a... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘A Christian without courage’ is ‘a useless Christian’
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a... Read more
Woman born of surrogacy shares why she supports Pope Francis’ call for a global ban
Born via surrogacy in the United States in 1991, Olivia Maurel is now a leading campaigner for the abolition of... Read more
Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: The ‘fullness of life’ is ‘realized in Jesus’
“Every living encounter with Jesus enables us to have more life,” Pope Francis said in his reflection. Read more
Diocese of Rome shake-up: Pope Francis transfers vicar to Vatican post
The reassignment of Cardinal Angelo De Donatis is part of a major reform of the Diocese of Rome by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened,’ expresses closeness with victims of Taiwan earthquake
The Holy Father “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness,” a Vatican telegram said. Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI defended me in face of accusations ‘that I promoted gay marriage’
Francis related that he had “a very beautiful visit with him when some cardinals came to see him, surprised by... Read more
Pope Francis makes peace appeal while holding rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 3, the pope revealed that the rosary belonged to a boy named Oleksandre,... Read more
Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
Michigan governor signs bill legalizing paid surrogacy
The law reverses a 36-year-old prohibition on paid surrogacy in Michigan. Read more
Vatican to publish document on ‘moral questions’ regarding human dignity, gender, surrogacy
The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout... Read more
