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 urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September
“Let us pray for the cry of the Earth,” Pope Francis urged the faithful in a video released Aug. 30. Read more
Pope Francis opposes idea to ‘dissolve’ 400-year-old missionary university in Rome
“There is some plan to ‘dissolve’ [the university] with the other universities: No, this will not do,” Francis said to... Read more
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal emphasized that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, widespread corruption continues to undermine its potential. Read more
Pope Francis meets Middle East Catholic bishops amid fears of all-out war in region
The Holy Father encouraged the bishops to “bear witness to faith in [the Lord], also through respectful and sincere dialogue... Read more
Pope Francis: Human dignity must be ‘common commitment’ of all Christian churches
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani,... Read more
Pope Francis: Intentionally hurting migrants ‘is a grave sin’
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to... Read more
Pope Francis receives Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe
Pope Francis received at the Vatican Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe Pérez. Read more
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
The bishop had reportedly once been placed under house arrest after refusing to join the church officially backed by the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome
During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side... Read more
First Indonesian priest ordained in the U.S. excited for Pope Francis’ visit
Father Miguel Marie, a Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word, was born in West Java, Indonesia, and emigrated to northern... Read more
Pope Francis on Ukraine’s Russian Orthodox Church ban: ‘Churches are not to be touched!’
A new Ukrainian law, which passed the country’s Parliament on Aug. 20, bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukrainian territory. Read more
Pope Francis meets with families of 2020 Beirut blast victims
Four years since the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and injured some 6,500, investigations into the cause... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people of Nicaragua: ‘Renew your hope in Jesus’
The pope entrusted Nicaragua to the protection and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Francis meets wrongly-imprisoned Italian man freed after 33 years behind bars
Beniamino Zuncheddu, now in his 60s, was released from prison in January after his murder conviction was overturned. Read more
Pope to Madagascar Eucharistic Congress pilgrims: Be missionaries of God’s love to others
In a message for pilgrims at the third National Eucharistic Congress in Madagascar, Pope Francis says each person should be... Read more
Pope Francis to find a lively and simple faith in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea as part of an apostolic journey that will take place Sept. 2–13 in... Read more
Pope Francis sells out Belgium stadium for Sept. 29 beatification Mass in just 90 minutes
After becoming available for free online, 32,000 tickets for the Sept. 29 Mass were snatched up in just 90 minutes,... Read more
Theme song for Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore released
The Catholic community in Singapore released a theme song for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country. Read more
Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being... Read more
