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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Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more
Haiti’s first and only cardinal set to vote in upcoming conclave to elect new pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Chibly Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the pontiff... Read more
Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena
The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great... Read more
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’
Imán Nader and her family were living in a refugee camp in Cyprus when Pope Francis came to visit. Read more
‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Daniel Ibañez, CNA and EWTN News Vatican photographer, remembers his phone ringing on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018. Read more
Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession
The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter’s to St. Mary Major was filled with... Read more
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome
Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the... Read more
Pope Francis cultivated bonds between Catholicism, Judaism
With bold gestures and strong words, the late pontiff laid out a path of fraternity. Read more
One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in... Read more
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss hopes for ‘lasting peace’ amid pope’s funeral
“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything... Read more
Pope Francis and the Islamic world: A legacy of dialogue and fraternity
How did Pope Francis view Islam and Muslim peoples during his time as pope? What is the position of the... Read more
5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate
Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events that saw him delivering prayers often under extraordinary and... Read more
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Pope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there? Read more
Holy Spirit chose Pope Francis to be ‘instrument of Christ,’ Cardinal Pierre says
Pope Francis asked us “to be a Church which announces the good news of Christ,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre said on... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin. Read more
The legacy of Pope Francis in Latin America
As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted... Read more
Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica
Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome... Read more
PHOTOS: A timeline of Pope Francis’ 12 years as pope
Pope Francis was the 265th successor of St. Peter. Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy. Read more
