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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‘There is sometimes a terrifying silence’ regarding abortions in Africa, priest says
Father Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed concern about the “general silence” on abortion in Africa. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more
Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more
Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023
In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more
Pope Francis advances the sainthood cause of Fatima’s Sister Lucia
Lucia, who was 10 years old at the time of the 1917 Marian apparitions, outlived the other visionaries by decades,... Read more
Pope Francis and Brazil’s President Lula embrace during visit
Pope Francis said the meeting took place in an atmosphere of “great sympathy and friendship,” the Vatican said. Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican Library showcases first-edition works by Blaise Pascal
On the 400th anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the Vatican Library displayed first editions of some of his... Read more
Pope Francis to young astronomers: Keep love and wonder alive
In the vastness of space, keep love and wonder alive, Pope Francis told astronomers of the Vatican Observatory Summer School. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Your questions answered
The Vatican released a new document on June 20 outlining key questions for the upcoming 16th General Assembly of the... Read more
On World Refugee Day, Pope Francis urges action; companies pledge to hire refugees
The pope called for greater hospitality “without excuses and without delay, because the effects will be felt, sooner or later,... Read more
Pope Francis meets with president of Cuba
The pope on Tuesday welcomed Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the Vatican, where the two spoke for 40 minutes. Read more
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
In an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during... Read more
John Kerry meets Pope Francis at the Vatican for a fourth time
Pope Francis met with U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry at the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis publishes apostolic letter on Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.” Read more
Louisville archbishop issues statement to celebrate Father’s Day
Bishop Shelton J. Fabre’s words on the role of fathers in welcoming life is a reminder of the importance the... Read more
Pope Francis makes first public speech since hospitalization for abdominal surgery
The 86-year-old pope smiled and waved from the window of the Apostolic Palace as he gave thanks for prayers and... Read more
‘I received a miracle,’ says mother of baby baptized by Pope Francis at hospital in March
The story of a Peruvian immigrant family in Italy has come to light during the convalescence of Pope Francis at... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘shame and dismay’ over sexual abuse of minors in Bolivia
Pope Francis sent a letter Friday to the president of Bolivia expressing a firm promise to work with the government... Read more
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Friday
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday morning, according to the Vatican. Read more
