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.
During his papacy, Pope Francis shared advice and bits of practical wisdom on how to get along with one another,... Read more
Cardinal William Goh said the Archdiocese of Singapore swiftly organized the Tuesday afternoon memorial Mass held in the Cathedral of... Read more
Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to... Read more
In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours. Read more
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance... Read more
In remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are... Read more
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10... Read more
The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of... Read more
In accordance with his personal wishes, Pope Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the... Read more
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a key figure in the papal succession because of his appointment in 2019 as the camerlengo... Read more
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just... Read more
Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications... Read more
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, remembered Pope Francis “for his outreach to those on the margins of the... Read more
The Vatican has released the testament of Pope Francis. Read more
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died... Read more
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis,... Read more
In the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the process is divided into three steps, called “stations.” Read more
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s... Read more
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante period. What happens next? Read more
The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral, and merciful Church outward to... Read more