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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PHOTOS: Pope Francis washes the feet of inmates at women’s prison in Rome
The Holy Father has washed prisoners’ feet at numerous prisons around Rome through the years. Read more
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis asks priests to weep over their sins
Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and weep over their sins in repentance,... Read more
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave... Read more
Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis points to ‘beautiful testimony’ of fathers who lost daughters
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday,... Read more
Pope Francis to write meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the first time
The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.” Read more
Pope Francis to offer Mass in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square
The 87-year-old pope will travel by helicopter from Vatican City to Venice in under two hours and will land on... Read more
Pope Francis gives thanks to young Nigerian priests and nuns who answered God’s call
In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all... Read more
Pope Francis to young people: ‘Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!’
“Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” Pope Francis wrote in a letter to young people signed... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king
Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more
Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more
Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe
The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding... Read more
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more
Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges us’
“As Christians, every refugee and migrant who leaves his or her homeland challenges us,” Pope Francis wrote. Read more
Pope Francis highlights importance of prudence, calls for end to war
“War is always a defeat. You can’t go on in war. We must make all efforts to negotiate, to negotiate,... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations stresses fraternity, hope
The theme for the this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations is “Called to Sow Seeds ofHope and to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to lead Wisconsin diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Battersby to lead the Diocese of La Crosse in western Wisconsin. Read more
Pope Francis laicizes Toledo priest after life sentence for sexual abuse of minors
Pope Francis has laicized an Ohio priest, Michael Zacharias, who was convicted on five counts of sex trafficking by a... Read more
Stephen Colbert co-narrates Pope Francis’ new audiobook memoir
Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert is a co-narrator of Pope Francis’ new book, titled “Life: My Story Through History,”... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s glory does not correspond to human success
Pope Francis said Sunday that God’s glory and our true happiness are not found in success, fame, or popularity but... Read more
