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, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more
Pope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday morning at the Casa Santa Marta, the... Read more
The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter’s... Read more
“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given... Read more
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead,... Read more
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in... Read more
Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for... Read more
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening... Read more
According to the Vatican, the pope met with approximately 70 inmates who regularly participate in activities and catechesis organized by... Read more
On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the chrism... Read more
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital. Read more
Using Rembrandt’s painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” as inspiration, the Holy Father said God’s love is like that of... Read more
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will... Read more
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more
The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time... Read more
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
At least 200 people have been killed and more than 200 others injured after the ceiling of the Jet Set... Read more