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 to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children
At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and... Read more
Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Christians essential for peace, ‘fraternal coexistence’ in the Middle East
Parolin met with the papal representatives of Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine,... Read more
Pope Francis’ autobiography ‘Hope’ is out this week
“Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and will be on sale starting Jan.... Read more
Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,”... Read more
India’s Syro-Malabar Church reshuffles leadership amid liturgical row
The appointment, confirmed by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil on Jan. 11, follows the First Session of the XXXIII Synod... Read more
President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects
Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape. Read more
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
