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 Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinale electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025.

Vatican creates official Instagram account for Pope Leo XIV

May 14, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Dicastery for Communication said “Leo XIV inherits the X @Pontifex accounts used by Pope Francis and previously by Benedict... Read more

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo stands outside St. Peter’s Square after the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church

May 10, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI greets the future Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Gardens.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meeting the last three pontiffs

May 9, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter. Read more

Cardinals process to the Sistine Chapel as the conclave to elect the 266th successor to St. Peter, the 267th pope, begins on May 7, 2025.

Are the cardinals forever bound to not reveal the results of the conclave balloting?

May 8, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The recent history of the Catholic Church shows that the secrecy eventually breaks. Read more

A member of the Papal Foundation greets Pope Francis with a personalized New Orleans Saints jersey, Friday, April 12, 2024.

Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis

May 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his... Read more

The popemobile used by Pope Francis during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

Pope Francis’ last gift to Gaza: A popemobile converted into a mobile clinic

May 5, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist the... Read more

Cardinals participate in the fifth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on April 30, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals

May 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore... Read more

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime incenses the altar at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says

May 3, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed... Read more

Sister Mary Barron speaks at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025.

At Novendiales Mass, Pope Francis hailed for ‘unwavering confidence’ in women religious

May 3, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope “invited us out into the world and among all... Read more

Left photo: Pivato and Pope Francis in March 2024. | Right photo: Francis and Pivato in December 2013, at the start of his pontificate.

How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’

May 3, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible... Read more

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Francis, the pope who put the Church in green mode

May 2, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

Welcomed by some and rejected by others, Laudato Si’ emerged as one of the most important documents of Francis’ pontificate. Read more

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández elevates the chalice during the sixth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on May 1, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

At Novendiales Mass, Cardinal Fernández recalls Pope Francis’ love of work

May 1, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta on May 1, 2020, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

11 powerful quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and his ‘father’s heart’

May 1, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), here are some of the most beautiful and powerful quotes... Read more

Pope Francis meets director Martin Scorsese in the Vatican on Nov. 30, 2016.

Martin Scorsese producing film featuring Pope Francis’ last in-depth on-camera interview

May 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Aldeas, a New Story” will feature conversations between Scorsese and the pope, including what filmmakers are calling Francis’ final in-depth... Read more

Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late Pope Francis, in a statement issued during their 39th annual conference and 40th anniversary commemoration.

Catholic theologians in Nigeria pledge to uphold Pope Francis’ legacy with ‘renewed zeal’

May 1, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria have pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late... Read more

Cardinals participate in the fifth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on April 30, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave

Apr 30, 2025

By CNA Staff

Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more

Pope Francis during a general audience.

A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope

Apr 30, 2025

By Julieta Villar

The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... Read more

Pope Francis with Missionaries of Charity in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 15, 2022.

8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis

Apr 29, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor,... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis to young people: Prepare yourselves for marriage, don’t get divorced

Apr 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In an exhortation to young people published after his death, Pope Francis urged couples to prepare properly for marriage. Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin (left) and other cardinals celebrate Mass on Day 3 of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave

Apr 29, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more