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: Young people ‘can break the chains of antagonism’ between Catholics, Orthodox
Pope Francis has placed in young people his hope that Catholics and Orthodox may be “united in diversity” and “break... Read more
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more
A look at the bishop of Hong Kong’s recent visit to mainland China
Chow led a 10-person delegation of Catholics from Hong Kong to the southern Chinese cities of Guangzhou, Shantou, and Shenzhen... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘Love is charity’
Pointing to the Sermon on the Mount and repeating twice “love your enemy,” the pope noted that this teaching “embraces... Read more
As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform provides resources for the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to environmental problems. Read more
What has the Vatican already said about discerning Marian apparitions?
Officials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discussed problems that could come up in examining apparitions in... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not abandon grandparents and elderly; remain close to them
The Vatican released the message ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which takes place on... Read more
Pope Francis: The devil is threatening the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church with division
Pope Francis urged the faithful present at the Vatican’s Consistory Hall on Monday to “press forward” in obedience to the... Read more
Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray... Read more
International summit on climate change to bring California, New York governors to the Vatican
The joint summit “From Climate Crisis To Climate Resilience,” will be held at the Vatican from May 15–17 at the... Read more
Pope Francis on record-low fertility rate: ‘Human life is not a problem, it is a gift’
“The problem of our world is not the children that are born — it is selfishness, consumerism, and individualism, which... Read more
Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year
The pope presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s Papal Bull of Indiction in the atrium of St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not disappoint’
The papal bull declares that the Jubilee will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s... Read more
Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?
The pope prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain ... the gift of peace in Europe and throughout the... Read more
Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Vatican’s new Swiss Guard recruits
Pope Francis received the Vatican’s Swiss Guard Corps on the occasion of the swearing-in of the new guards on May... Read more
Why Tom Brady and Garth Brooks will be at the Vatican this weekend
Tom Brady, Garth Brooks, and other celebrity guests will meet Pope Francis in an audience on May 11 as participants... Read more
Armed priest arrested as he tried to enter the Vatican for Pope Francis’ Regina Caeli
According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the priest tried to pass through the metal detector carrying an air pistol,... Read more
Could Edith Stein be declared the next doctor of the Church?
Pope Francis received an official request from the superior general of the Discalced Carmelites, Father Miguel Márquez Calle, on April... Read more
Pope Francis: Let us thank the Lord for our friends
The pope reflected on the gift of friendship during his Regina Caeli address on May 5. Read more
