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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Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’
The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope... Read more
Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Read more
Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those... Read more
Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father... Read more
The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo... Read more
Jewish leaders ask Pope Francis to stop ‘making incendiary comments’ about Gaza war
The pope’s statement “does not acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre,” the... Read more
Analysis: Pope’s peace diplomacy in era of multiple wars
The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates peace efforts. Read more
Pope Francis warns of polarization, cites Trump attack in address to diplomats
Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope”... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians have a duty to prevent, condemn child exploitation
Putting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced... Read more
Here’s what to know about the first female Vatican prefect in the Catholic Church’s history
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of... Read more
Analysis: Understanding the Vatican’s novel leadership structure of a pro-prefect and a nun
The appointment of both a nun as prefect and a cardinal as pro-prefect of a Vatican dicastery marks an unprecedented... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite
French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis... Read more
More than 500,000 people pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door after Christmas opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way... Read more
Pope Francis names Polish priest as new bishop for Western Australia diocese
The Perth-based priest brings decades of parish ministry and psychotherapy experience to his new role leading a diocese 1.5 times... Read more
Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C., Archdiocese
The 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring hope with a ‘yes to life’ in jubilee year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of... Read more
Pope attends episcopal ordination of Rome’s new auxiliary bishop
Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is service, not honor. Read more
Bullying in schools ‘prepares for war, not peace,’ Pope Francis tells Catholic educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge “No bullying!” during the audience. Read more
