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 sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope they could celebrate Easter together in 2025
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week... Read more
At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for... Read more
Poll: Pope Francis is Italy’s most trusted public figure
More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing the... Read more
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”... Read more
Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction
“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and... Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: Jesus gives us the ‘grace of not fearing’
“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan.... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn retires as Vienna archbishop on 80th birthday
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, a Dominican theologian who helped write the Catechism of the Catholic Church, led the Vienna Archdiocese for... Read more
Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the... Read more
Pope Francis emphasizes ‘ecumenical vocation’ of all Christians
Pope Francis met with Finnish representatives of various Christian denominations who have made a pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion... Read more
Sodality of Christian Life dissolved by Pope Francis, apostolate confirms
The Sodality of Christian Life confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society of apostolic life... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from... Read more
Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency
Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.” Read more
Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’
“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price... Read more
Pope highlights Swiss Guard’s jubilee year service to pilgrims
As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope, who turned 88 last month, has faced a few health challenges in recent months, including a fall requiring... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis suffers bruised arm from fall
Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16... Read more
Rome to host ecumenical vigil during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
On Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Pope Francis will conclude the week with vespers in... Read more
Pope Francis to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children
At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and... Read more
