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’ claim that Israel action in Gaza could be ‘genocide’ draws criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism. Read more
Pope Francis: The poor ‘continue to wait’ for the Church, governments to take action
During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the... Read more
Honoring the ‘saints next door’: Pope Francis calls for annual celebration of local holy men and women
In a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated Nov. 9 as a day to honor these figures of... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges
“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis asks Rome’s Catholics to help combat ‘housing emergency’ during 2025 jubilee
“I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis... Read more
Italy’s Mafia-fighting ‘street priest’ Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to become a cardinal
Battaglia’s reputation as a “street priest” close to drug addicts and the poor has also led some to view him... Read more
Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in... Read more
Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘human-centered’ approach to ‘climate finance’ at UN COP29 summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations. Read more
Pope Francis to have Sunday lunch with 1,300 guests on World Day of the Poor
This year’s lunch, organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity in collaboration with the Italian Red Cross, will... Read more
Pope Francis moves part of Vatican library and archive to Rome seminary
The pope declared that part of the archives and library be moved to a building on extraterritorial Vatican property at... Read more
Pope on 150th anniversary of Our Lady of Pompeii: ‘Rediscover the beauty of the rosary’
The pope marked the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the image of Our Lady of the... Read more
Pope Francis marks first millennium since birth of St. Bernard, patron of mountaineers
Bernard, also known as St. Bernard of Menthon, lived from about 1020–1081 in what are now the countries of France,... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-sacrifice, humble service are key to good leadership
During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership. Read more
Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology
Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region... Read more
Rome’s most important church celebrates 1,700th birthday
The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope.... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Chicago auxiliary bishop to lead Milwaukee Archdiocese
With the Nov. 4 appointment, 63-year-old Bishop Jeffrey Grob will be returning to his birth state of Wisconsin. He was... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for over 120 deceased cardinals and bishops
Seven Catholic cardinals and 123 Catholic bishops died within the last 12 months. Six U.S. bishops were among the deceased... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love
Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more
