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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BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more
Pope Francis meets Vice President Vance, exchanges Easter gifts
Pope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday morning at the Casa Santa Marta, the... Read more
Pope calls for peace, warns against ‘logic of fear’ in Easter message ‘urbi et orbi’
The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter’s... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ for Easter 2025
“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given... Read more
‘Run’ to seek Christ in everyday life, Pope Francis says in Easter Sunday homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead,... Read more
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in... Read more
Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for... Read more
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday
According to the Vatican, the pope met with approximately 70 inmates who regularly participate in activities and catechesis organized by... Read more
More than 1,800 priests celebrate Holy Thursday chrism Mass at Vatican
On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the chrism... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Gemelli medical teams to the Vatican, thanks them for their care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital. Read more
Pope Francis: God’s merciful love goes out in search of all those who are lost
Using Rembrandt’s painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” as inspiration, the Holy Father said God’s love is like that of... Read more
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions, permits collective offerings under strict conditions
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will... Read more
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more
Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more
Vatican offers health update after Pope Francis’ surprise visit to basilica without papal attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time... Read more
Pope Francis appears in public for second time during his convalescence
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
At least 200 people have been killed and more than 200 others injured after the ceiling of the Jet Set... Read more
