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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Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican
The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, and other traditions to mark the most... Read more
Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years
Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings,... Read more
Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholic bishops to ‘take up the cry for peace’
Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks following Azerbaijan's violent takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region late last year. Read more
Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does. Read more
Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience
“Dear brothers and sisters, I still have a bit of a cold,” Pope Francis said in a soft-spoken voice on... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
Pope Francis, recovering from ‘mild flu,’ renews call for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis appeared in good form during his Angelus address, marking the the Ukraine war’s second anniversary and reflecting on... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Saturday audiences due to a mild flu, Vatican says
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence. Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of Rome’s ‘Church of the Artists’
The cardinal was joined by priests from the Diocese of Rome as well as by senior prelates. Read more
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to ‘encounter wild beasts and angels’
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis focused his Angelus address on the temptation of Jesus in the desert. Read more
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality’s key issues
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod... Read more
Mexican presidential candidates meet with Pope Francis
2024 Mexican presidential candidates Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo met separately with Pope Francis this week. Read more
German Catholics ask bishops to reconsider Synodal Way plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further... Read more
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly highlights ‘loneliness,’ ‘throwaway culture’
The theme for the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 28, has... Read more
Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints
While both Javier Milei and Pope Francis hail from Argentina — both were born in Buenos Aires — they hold ... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: ‘Let us return to God with all our heart’
The Lord is inviting us to “remove the masks we so often wear” and to see ourselves as we truly... Read more
Pope Francis: Sloth is a ‘very dangerous temptation’ akin to apathy
During his Feb. 14 Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the human dimension of the vice of acedia, more... Read more
Pope Francis to visit prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition
The Holy Father will be the first pope to visit the major art event when he travels to the “city... Read more
Pope Francis: Technological development must promote the human being
The pope’s comments come as members of the Pontifical Academy for Life are meeting in Rome from Feb. 12–14 for... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father James Ruggieri as bishop of Portland, Maine
The Vatican announced on Feb. 13 that the 56-year-old priest from Providence, Rhode Island, will be ordained as the bishop... Read more
