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 on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king
Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more
Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more
Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe
The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding... Read more
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more
Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges us’
“As Christians, every refugee and migrant who leaves his or her homeland challenges us,” Pope Francis wrote. Read more
Pope Francis highlights importance of prudence, calls for end to war
“War is always a defeat. You can’t go on in war. We must make all efforts to negotiate, to negotiate,... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations stresses fraternity, hope
The theme for the this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations is “Called to Sow Seeds ofHope and to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to lead Wisconsin diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Battersby to lead the Diocese of La Crosse in western Wisconsin. Read more
Pope Francis laicizes Toledo priest after life sentence for sexual abuse of minors
Pope Francis has laicized an Ohio priest, Michael Zacharias, who was convicted on five counts of sex trafficking by a... Read more
Stephen Colbert co-narrates Pope Francis’ new audiobook memoir
Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert is a co-narrator of Pope Francis’ new book, titled “Life: My Story Through History,”... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s glory does not correspond to human success
Pope Francis said Sunday that God’s glory and our true happiness are not found in success, fame, or popularity but... Read more
Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church talks war, the pope, and same-sex blessings
In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke of the continued need for humanitarian aid in... Read more
Pope Francis names U.S. police professional, Colombian bishop to minor protection commission
Pope Francis on Friday made two appointments to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: Indigenous ‘ancestral wisdom’ a vital tool in fight against climate change
Pope Francis addressed his remarks to participants of the conference “Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and the Sciences” at the Vatican on... Read more
Controversial Sister Lucía Caram and Religión Digital team meet with Pope Francis
Pope Francis received in an audience the controversial nun Sister Lucía Caram and members of the Spanish-language news portal Religión... Read more
Pope Francis: Study groups to examine 10 Synod on Synodality themes through June 2025
Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June... Read more
Pope Francis takes on critics in forthcoming memoir, says he won’t be resigning
Pope Francis has no plans to resign from office according to excerpts from his forthcoming memoir — though he says... Read more
Blinken, Putin congratulate Pope Francis on 11th anniversary of election
Pope Francis — born Jorge Mario Bergoglio — was elected as the 265th successor to St. Peter on March 13,... Read more
Pope Francis: Virtue enables us to have ‘a tendency towards the right choice’
Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a new chapter in his ongoing catechetical series on vices and virtues. Read more
Analysis: The ever-changing College of Cardinals
Were a conclave to begin today, there would be 94 cardinal-electors created by Pope Francis, 27 created by Benedict XVI,... Read more
