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.
The Latest
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions, permits collective offerings under strict conditions
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will... Read more
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more
Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more
Vatican offers health update after Pope Francis’ surprise visit to basilica without papal attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time... Read more
Pope Francis appears in public for second time during his convalescence
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
At least 200 people have been killed and more than 200 others injured after the ceiling of the Jet Set... Read more
Charismatic Catholics meet in Rome to celebrate Jubilee of Hope
As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in... Read more
Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican
Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished... Read more
The other Charles in Rome: ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica
“Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within... Read more
Pope Francis in Wednesday catechesis: The ‘logic of merit’ does not gain us heaven
The 88-year-old pope emphasized that a loving relationship with God and with others is key for a happy and fulfilling... Read more
Pope Francis shows slight improvements during convalescence, Vatican says
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
Pope Francis sending Cardinal Krajewski back to Ukraine to deliver 4 more ambulances
According to the Dicastery for Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pontifical almoner, will be responsible for delivering four ambulances... Read more
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter”... Read more
Pope Francis to Slovak pilgrims: ‘Bear witness joyfully to hope that does not disappoint’
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but... Read more
Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as medical care continues
Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own... Read more
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
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
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
