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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How could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have ended up in Loreto, Italy?
Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where... Read more
Pope Francis: Theology can be a ‘guide on the journey’ through a midlife crisis
Pope Francis met with academic staff participating in the International Congress on the Future of Theology “Heritage and Imagination” conference... Read more
Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
While he has appointed 78% of electors, factors including limited gatherings and logistical challenges suggest the next conclave’s outcome remains... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Immaculate Conception in Rome with prayer, surprise art visit
Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome’s most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected... Read more
World leaders must broker Christmas peace, Pope Francis urges during Angelus
The pope also encouraged everyone to “open our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus, born of Mary Immaculate” as... Read more
Pope Francis links Mary’s humility to modern church at Mass with new cardinals
Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to... Read more
Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’
“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop... Read more
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
The pope highlighted that the term “cardinal” symbolizes a “hinge,” emphasizing their vital role as in holding the Church together. Read more
New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory
“I am with my heart, and I would say with my whole body, for a synodal vision,” Archbishop Ignace Bessi... Read more
What is a consistory? Your questions answered
Here’s everything you need to know about this Saturday’s consistory. Read more
Pope Francis: Beauty urges us to take Christ out into the streets and bring him to people
In a message to participants in this year’s conference on popular piety in Seville, Spain, from Dec. 4-8, the pope... Read more
Pope Francis, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talk Ukraine and family policies
Pope Francis received the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, at the Vatican on Wednesday. Read more
Mercedes-Benz presents Pope Francis with new modified G-Wagon ‘popemobile’
Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, presented the pope with a white and chrome key fob inside a white box... Read more
Pope Francis: Preaching must rely on Holy Spirit, keep homilies under 10 minutes
“Preachers must preach an idea, a feeling, and a call to action. Beyond eight minutes the preaching starts to fade,... Read more
21 new cardinals to reflect Catholic Church’s unity amid geographic expansion
While the College of Cardinals will still largely be European, after the Dec. 7 consistory more than 90 countries will... Read more
Pope Francis’ letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘balm for our spirit,’ exiles say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to the persecuted... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. Read more
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and hope work miracles
Pope Francis has written a moving letter to Catholics in Nicaragua to express his closeness, affection, and incessant prayer. Read more
‘Raise your heads,’ Pope Francis tells faithful in first Advent message amid multiple conflicts
Pope Francis on Sunday addressed cosmic upheavals, modern anxieties, and current conflicts while emphasizing hope and spiritual vigilance. Read more
A path toward unity: Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
The letter was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch during his visit to Istanbul for the patronal feast of the Orthodox... Read more
