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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JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square... Read more
Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for final goodbye
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his... Read more
CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the... Read more
The last time the world saw Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important... Read more
Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome
Speaking to Catholic faithful gathered inside the Manila Cathedral, Cardinal José Advíncula said Filipinos should be “filled with gratitude” for... Read more
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more
Pope Francis’ grandfatherly advice
During his papacy, Pope Francis shared advice and bits of practical wisdom on how to get along with one another,... Read more
Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was dedicated to leading Church’s ‘new evangelization’
Cardinal William Goh said the Archdiocese of Singapore swiftly organized the Tuesday afternoon memorial Mass held in the Cathedral of... Read more
From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition
Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to... Read more
The final hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for bringing me back to the Square’
In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours. Read more
Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance... Read more
Earth Day: 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation, care for the environment
In remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are... Read more
Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10... Read more
Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death
The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of... Read more
