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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Benedict XVI ‘delighted’ by Year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis
In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has expressed delight at the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: In Christ’s Passion, we remember victims of wars, everyday violence, abortions
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent... Read more
‘Many are being devoured’: Pope Francis highlights rise in climate-caused migration
Pope Francis has highlighted the plight of people forced from their homes due to the climate crisis, calling on Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis warns priests and seminarians against worldly temptations
Pope Francis has told priests that “spiritual worldliness” is one of the worst temptations in clerical life. Read more
At Angelus, Pope Francis prays for Indonesian Catholics injured in Palm Sunday bombing
At the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for Indonesian Catholics injured in a bombing as they left a Palm Sunday Mass. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ 2021 Palm Sunday homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ Palm Sunday homily, delivered March 28 at St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Lift your eyes to the cross in Holy Week
Pope Francis urged Catholics to focus on the cross during Holy Week as he celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday. Read more
Book marks 1st anniversary of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing as pandemic swept world
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication has released a book marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Pope Francis to Vatican tribunal: be guided by ‘founding principles of ecclesial life’
Pope Francis has said that the Vatican’s quest for transparency should be inspired by “the founding principles of ecclesial life”... Read more
Yes, Pope Francis was involved in the CDF’s document on same-sex blessings
Following a Vatican clarification that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions, some media outlets have speculated about Pope Francis’ involvement... Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2021 at the Vatican unveiled
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year. Read more
Pope Francis: The Incarnation is the ‘heart and inspiration’ of Dante’s Divine Comedy
In a letter marking the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, Pope Francis has said that the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Juan Carlos Cruz to pontifical commission for protecting minors
Pope Francis has appointed Juan Carlos Cruz, a Chilean survivor of clerical sex abuse, to the Pontifical Commission for the... Read more
Pope Francis trims cardinals’ salaries by 10% to save money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after... Read more
Pope Francis sends message to Bangladesh for 50th anniversary of independence
Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Bangladesh as they mark the 50th anniversary of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus entrusted Mary to us as a Mother, ‘not as co-redeemer’
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not... Read more
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Pope Francis: Doctor of the Church St. Alphonsus Liguori is ‘model of missionary outreach’
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church... Read more
Pope Francis to Pontifical Filipino College students: welcome God’s opportunities
Pope Francis has encouraged students at Rome’s Pontifical Filipino College to welcome “the opportunities that the Lord gives you to... Read more
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Knock brings a message of hope
Pope Francis said that Our Lady of Knock exemplifies the importance of prayer and hope as he officially designated Knock... Read more
Amoris laetitia year: Pope Francis says Church must defend the family
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to support and defend families by making an effort to be close to them in... Read more
