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.
Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral... Read more
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome... Read more
Pope Francis was the 265th successor of St. Peter. Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy. Read more
Pope Francis was a pope of “firsts,” and his pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes... Read more
Like all popes since the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics, building bridges... Read more
In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis. Read more
Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff. Read more
The popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult... Read more
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square... Read more
April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated... Read more
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his... Read more
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the... Read more
Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important... Read more
Speaking to Catholic faithful gathered inside the Manila Cathedral, Cardinal José Advíncula said Filipinos should be “filled with gratitude” for... Read more
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more