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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Mexico City archbishop supports pope's remarks on civil unions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes of Mexico City has said he agrees with Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions, made... Read more
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. Read more
Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Year of St. Joseph: Read more
Pope Francis to offer Midnight Mass at 7:30pm
Pope Francis’ Midnight Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. this year, as the Italian government extends a national curfew through... Read more
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence to Catholics marking Guadalupe feast at home
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this... Read more
Council for Inclusive Capitalism launches partnership with Vatican
The Council for Inclusive Capitalism launched a partnership with the Vatican on Tuesday, stating that it will be “under the... Read more
Pope Francis gives Vatican employees flu medicine for Christmas
Christmas at the Vatican will be a little different this year -- and in keeping with the times, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Even death trembles when a Christian prays’
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Ambassador: Kazakhstan expects visit from Pope Francis in 2021
The ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Holy See has said that there are “high hopes” that Pope Francis will visit the... Read more
Pope Francis: the Immaculate Conception is ‘one of the wonders of the story of salvation’
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Immaculate Conception statue in rain-drenched Rome
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday morning to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to US to hold webinar on Fratelli Tutti
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will present a webinar on the pope’s recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. Read more
Pope Francis establishes worldwide prayer network as Vatican body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body. Read more
Analysis: Is there a road back for Cardinal Becciu?
Despite his attempts to fight his way back to credibility, there seems little prospect of a return to favor for the... Read more
Pope Francis: Disabled people must have access to the sacraments, Catholic parish life
People with disabilities must have access to the sacraments, and as missionary disciples, the ability to be full and active... Read more
Pope Francis’ ambulance brings free flu shots and coronavirus tests to the homeless
Pope Francis’ charity brought free flu vaccines and coronavirus tests to homeless people living in a town outside Rome on... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Islamist attack in Nigeria that left 30 beheaded
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he was praying for Nigeria following a massacre of at least 110 farmers in which... Read more
Rome’s Franciscans to provide ‘blessing from afar’ on Immaculate Conception feast
Conventual Franciscans said they will be present at a statue of the Immaculate Conception in the center of Rome to... Read more
