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
Pope Francis confirms ex-management consultant as Vatican’s auditor general
Alessandro Cassinis Righini had served as acting auditor general since June 2017. Read more
Pope Francis to issue apostolic letter on ministry of catechist
The apostolic letter, Antiquum ministerium, will be presented at a press conference on May 11. Read more
Pope Francis: The contemplative dimension of being human gives life flavor
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for the regulation of financial markets
“This situation is unsustainable. It’s dangerous,” Pope Francis said in a video message released May 4. Read more
Pope Francis to preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese community
The pope will celebrate Mass for Burmese Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 16. Read more
Pope Francis presides at consistory for canonization of blesseds
The vote allows a date to be set for a Mass of canonization. Read more
Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said the pope could visit the Eastern European country despite the pandemic. Read more
Papal Foundation announces $9m in grants for charitable projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ'
"After Jesus ascended to the Father, it is the task of the disciples – it is our task – to... Read more
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic
"Mother of Help, welcome us under your mantle and protect us, sustain us in the hour of trial, and ignite... Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a gift to the Church and humanity
The pope has sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
How the visit from Pope Francis prompted the House Speaker to resign
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) shocked the country when he announced his resignation from Congress in 2015... Read more
Priest with cancer dies 23 days after his hospital room ordination
“His altar was the [hospital] bed, where he was able to unite his sufferings to those of Christ." Read more
