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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Vatican creates official Instagram account for Pope Leo XIV
The Dicastery for Communication said “Leo XIV inherits the X @Pontifex accounts used by Pope Francis and previously by Benedict... Read more
Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church
Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meeting the last three pontiffs
Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter. Read more
Are the cardinals forever bound to not reveal the results of the conclave balloting?
The recent history of the Catholic Church shows that the secrecy eventually breaks. Read more
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis
The Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his... Read more
Pope Francis’ last gift to Gaza: A popemobile converted into a mobile clinic
Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist the... Read more
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore... Read more
Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed... Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Pope Francis hailed for ‘unwavering confidence’ in women religious
Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope “invited us out into the world and among all... Read more
How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’
Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible... Read more
Francis, the pope who put the Church in green mode
Welcomed by some and rejected by others, Laudato Si’ emerged as one of the most important documents of Francis’ pontificate. Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Cardinal Fernández recalls Pope Francis’ love of work
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope... Read more
11 powerful quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and his ‘father’s heart’
On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), here are some of the most beautiful and powerful quotes... Read more
Martin Scorsese producing film featuring Pope Francis’ last in-depth on-camera interview
“Aldeas, a New Story” will feature conversations between Scorsese and the pope, including what filmmakers are calling Francis’ final in-depth... Read more
Catholic theologians in Nigeria pledge to uphold Pope Francis’ legacy with ‘renewed zeal’
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria have pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave
Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more
A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... Read more
8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis
Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor,... Read more
Pope Francis to young people: Prepare yourselves for marriage, don’t get divorced
In an exhortation to young people published after his death, Pope Francis urged couples to prepare properly for marriage. Read more
Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more
