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.
At least 200 people have been killed and more than 200 others injured after the ceiling of the Jet Set... Read more
As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in... Read more
Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished... Read more
“Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within... Read more
The 88-year-old pope emphasized that a loving relationship with God and with others is key for a happy and fulfilling... Read more
The Holy See Press Office told journalists during a morning press briefing on the pope’s health that the 88-year-old pontiff’s... Read more
According to the Dicastery for Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pontifical almoner, will be responsible for delivering four ambulances... Read more
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter”... Read more
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but... Read more
Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the... Read more
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own... Read more
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition... Read more
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Read more
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi et orbi... Read more
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more
Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been inspired... Read more
“To go and proclaim the Gospel, we first need to set down the burden of our history at the feet... Read more