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 on feast of Saints Peter and Paul: 'Only prayer unlocks chains'
On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for one another and... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘There is no true love without the cross’
There is no true love without the cross, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis ‘appreciates’ the ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishop after private audience
Pope Francis “appreciates” the German Church’s “Synodal Way,” the president of the German bishops’ conference said after meeting with the... Read more
Douthat: Cardinals should look for 'dynamic orthodoxy' in next pope
Catholic columnist Ross Douthat on Wednesday said that the eventual next conclave could produce a leader in the mould of... Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic administrator for troubled Polish diocese
Pope Francis appointed Thursday an apostolic administrator to take charge of a Polish diocese whose bishop is under investigation over... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Paralympian Alex Zanardi for offering 'lesson in humanity'
Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement to Alex Zanardi, a Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion who is... Read more
Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant
King David is an example of being consistent in prayer no matter what life throws at you or what good... Read more
George Weigel: ‘Catholic lite’ and Vatican finances will top next pope’s agenda
Evangelizing countries where the faith has been watered down and resolving the ongoing financial crisis in the Vatican are challenges... Read more
Pope Francis to Catholics: Do not fear persecution, violence
Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to fear sin, not the hostility, violence, or persecution they may face when sharing... Read more
Pope Francis warns Catholics that individualism is 'illusory'
In the period to follow the coronavirus pandemic, people should remember they are made for communion with others and with... Read more
Pope Francis adds three titles to Catholic litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis has approved the inclusion of three additional invocations in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called... Read more
Pope Francis names Rapid City administrator as bishop of Duluth, Minnesota
Pope Francis Friday appointed Fr. Michel Mulloy as the next bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota. Read more
Vatican urges Catholics into action on Pope Francis’ Laudato si’
With a new 200-page document, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to put their faith into action to promote integral ecology... Read more
Pope Francis thanks seafarers for their sacrifices during pandemic
In a video message Wednesday, Pope Francis told maritime workers their many sacrifices before and during the coronavirus pandemic have... Read more
Pope Francis: Discover the riches hidden in Jesus’ Sacred Heart
Ahead of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to discover the riches of charity... Read more
Pope Francis names lay finance expert as secretary of Vatican ‘central bank’
Pope Francis Monday appointed Fabio Gasperini, an Italian financial adviser working at Ernst and Young, to the second-ranking position at... Read more
Bishop Zanchetta returns to work at the Vatican amid abuse trial in Argentina
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has returned to work at the Vatican amid an ongoing trial in Argentina, where he has been... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves
Pope Francis expressed “great apprehension and sorrow” Sunday after eight mass graves were discovered in Libya amid the ongoing civil... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ's healing love
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics cannot ignore the poverty caused by the pandemic
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
