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 2023: Lost, confused, forgotten? Jesus is with you
Jesus “experienced abandonment in order not to leave us prey to despair, in order to stay at our side forever,”... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday 2023
Pope Francis presided over Mass for Palm Sunday in St. Peter’s Square on the morning of April 2. Read more
Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2023
Holy Week and Easter is one of the busiest liturgical periods at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after 3 days in the hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis visits pediatric oncology ward at hospital, baptizes newborn baby
While staying at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for bronchitis, Pope Francis paid a visit Friday to... Read more
U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.” Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Pope Francis is exhibiting “marked improvement” after being admitted to the hospital Wednesday with difficulty breathing, which was later diagnosed... Read more
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
In the month of April, Pope Francis has asked the world to pray in a special way for a culture... Read more
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. Read more
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The 86-year-old pope has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years. Read more
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘senseless act of violence’ at Nashville Christian school
Pope Francis “joins the entire community in mourning the children and adults who died,” according to a Vatican message March... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: There’s ‘space to expand’ Church teaching on all-male priesthood
“Pope Francis does not want the ordination of women, and I am completely obedient to that. But people continue to... Read more
‘For love of the pope’: Latin Mass supporters post billboards near Vatican
A group of Traditional Latin Mass supporters in Italy has sponsored a billboard campaign in a neighborhood near the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis to bless satellite set to launch his words into space
While in orbit, the satellite will broadcast decipherable statements from Pope Francis on the theme of hope and peace in... Read more
Pope Francis: An ethical AI respects human dignity
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society if they respect... Read more
