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 releases schedule for Pope Francis’ two-week trip to Asia and Oceania
At the age of 87, the Holy Father is set to take on his most ambitious international trip yet to... Read more
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more
Why are there no papal audiences during July?
The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of July
“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No.... Read more
No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees
With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20
The pope declared the date of the canonization after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15... Read more
Pope Francis asks Sacred Heart of Jesus to convert hearts who want war
Pope Francis prayed for the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday to convert “the hearts of those... Read more
‘Open the doors’ of the Church, Pope Francis implores on solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year... Read more
Pope Francis to priests: May the chapel be the most visited room in your houses
During an audience with Pope Francis on June 27, the priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) received devotional... Read more
Pope Francis on Prayer for Creation Day: Caring for the environment is an ‘act of love’
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to ... Read more
Pope Francis unveils plan for Vatican to go solar
The plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.” Read more
Pope Francis: Drug cartels are ‘traffickers of death’ and ‘murderers’
“We cannot ignore the evil intentions and actions of drug dealers and traffickers. They are murderers!” Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis meets with leaders of Institute of Christ the King, a Latin Mass group
Pope Francis on Monday met with three leaders of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, an institute whose... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Russian ambassador to the Vatican
Pope Francis met with Ivan Soltanovsky, Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See, on June 22. Read more
Pope Francis donates ambulance, opens war trauma center in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner and prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is traveling to Ukraine... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Opus Dei prelate Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz
“The audience, which lasted about half an hour, took place in an atmosphere of warmth and affection on the part... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Gänswein to diplomatic role in Baltic states
The diplomatic appointment comes after months of speculation and rumor as to Gänswein’s future after the death of Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus in the Eucharist strengthens us in times of trial
Speaking from an Apostolic Palace window on June 23, Pope Francis asked the crowd in St. Peter’s Square to reflect... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands take part in Italy’s pro-life march
“There is no compromise on human life!” Pope Francis said in a message sent to organizers ahead of the march. Read more
Vatican’s secretary of state rues Russia’s absence at Ukraine peace conference
“Peace is always made together,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said June 19 as reported by Vatican News. Read more
